CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
6:00 PM – REGULAR MEETING
**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.” STATEMENT OF SHARED RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESPECT:
During public meetings, community gatherings, interactions with the public, and with one another, the City endeavors for all participants and attendees to conduct City business and treat others with respect, a core value of the City. This includes being polite, professional, and thoughtful when interacting with others. Our collective commitment to West Hollywood requires intention, cooperation, courtesy, consideration, tolerance, forgiveness, acceptance, inclusiveness, kindness, compassion, and patience.
Our respect is expressed not only in the words we choose, but also in our tone, our demeanor, and our actions toward one another.
PUBLIC COMMENT AND RULES OF DECORUM:
The City Council values your comments and acknowledges the right of the public to address issues that are within the City’s jurisdiction and invites the public to do so during the City Council meeting. However, this public participation must be balanced with the need of the City Council to conduct the public’s business in a fair and efficient manner, free from disruption or disturbance. The City offers multiples ways for the public to participate during the meeting.
During the first Public Comment section of the agenda, any member of the public may address the City Council on items appearing on the Consent Calendar. Comments concerning other items on the agenda will be heard at the time the item is considered City Council Agenda
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during the meeting; however, they may be offered at this time if a member of the public cannot be in attendance later in the evening. Members of the public may also comment upon any other item of interest that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council at this time, or later in the meeting under the second Public Comment period.
Please see Agenda Item No. 1 below for more information.
The City expects that everyone who participates in the meeting will do so with respect and dignity. Please refrain from using abusive, derogatory, and slanderous language, or behaving in a way that disrupts the meeting.
Speakers should not bring to the podium any items other than a prepared written statement and/or writing materials.
Speakers and any other members of the public may not approach the dais at any time during the meeting without prior consent from the Mayor.
Speakers may only speak once on any agenda item. Donating public comment time to others is prohibited.
Members of the audience shall not engage in disorderly or boisterous conduct, including the utterance of loud, threatening, or abusive language, whistling, stamping of feet or other acts which disturb, disrupt, impede, or otherwise render the orderly conduct of the City Council meeting unfeasible.
Persons in the audience should refrain from creating, provoking, or participating in any type of unwelcome physical contact.
Please see the Rules of Conduct for City Council meetings for additional rules and expectations for conducting the City Council meetings.
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TO PARTICIPATE BY PROVIDING WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE OR AN ECOMMENT:
Members of the public who wish to comment on matters before the City Council are strongly encouraged to submit written correspondence to [email protected] or submit an E-Comment by visiting www.weho.org/wehotv no later than 12:00 p.m. on Council meeting day. Note: Written Correspondence and E-Comments will not be read into the record during the City Council meeting; however, correspondence received by City Council Agenda
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12:00 p.m. will be forwarded to the City Council and posted on the City's website as part of the official meeting record. Your comments and information will become part of the official public record. If you do not want your personal information included in the official record, please do not include your address and/or phone number.
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To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) will be available for check out at the meeting. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing dial 711 or 1-800-735-2929 (TTY) or 1-800-735-2922 (voice) for California Relay Service (CRS) assistance. If you require accommodations to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (323) 848-6800 at least 72 hours before the meeting date.
Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provided upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. For information on public transportation, call 323-GO-METRO (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net.
If you would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848-6800.
Note: Any agenda item(s) not initiated by 11:00 p.m. may be continued to a subsequent City Council meeting. The City Council may direct staff to continue the item(s) to an already scheduled City Council meeting or may adjourn this meeting to an adjourned regular meeting to consider the item(s).
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
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:
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.
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B.1. REPORT OF AGENDA POSTING [M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Monday, September 15, 2025, was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, and the Aquatics & Recreation Center (ARC) on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L.
MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council is requested to approve the minutes of the prior City Council meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the meeting minutes of August 18, 2025 B.3. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 976 [O. JONES, K.
BARENG, S. HERNANDEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending September 5, 2025 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 976 and Adopt Resolution No. 25-063: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
PAYMENT OF DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 976”.
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 three (3) Claims for Damages from Valerie Miramontes, Jan Keizer, and Ryan Robert Foster.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.5. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-20 (2ND READING) AND UPDATE ON EQUITABLE BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (EBPS) [N.
MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, F. CONTRERAS, C. SHEN, M. CROWDER, L.
MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 25-20, amending Titles 9 and 15 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code, 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 receive an update on the Equitable Building Performance Standards (EBPS).
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 25-20: "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
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AND 15308”; and 2) Receive and file an update on the Equitable Building Performance Standards (EBPS).
B.6. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-21 (2ND READING): “AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 9.50 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE RETAIL SALE OF LIVE
ANIMALS” [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 25-21, approving amendments to Chapter 9.50 of the Municipal Code prohibiting the retail sale of live animals.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 25-21: “APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 9.50 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE RETAIL SALE OF LIVE
ANIMALS.”
B.7. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JULY 2025 [O. JONES, K. BARENG, S.
STEPHENS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer’s Reports for the month ended July 2025 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the July 2025 Treasurer’s Report.
B.8. APPROVAL OF 2025–2028 SOCIAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS [C.
SAFRIET, T. CARTER, D. MURRAY]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of the Social Services Contracts for the 2025-2028 funding cycle (October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2028).
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the 2025-2028 Social Services Contracts for 33 programs for a total of $8,542,336 million in FY26, with scopes and fees; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute Agreements for Service with each funded organization and program, including documents incident to the Agreements; and 3) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $1,000,000 from reserves committed for Social Services Contracts in the General Fund, to the Social Services Contracts account.
B.9. AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH
HOMEBOY RECYCLING FOR DOCUMENT SHREDDING AND
ELECTRONIC WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES [H. COLLINS, J.
GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreement for Services with Homeboy Recycling for document shredding and electronic waste collection services to increase the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 6 to the Agreement for Services with Homeboy Recycling to increase the amount of the City Council Agenda
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Agreement by $80,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $200,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
B.10. AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH
OCEAN BLUE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR BATTERY PICKUP,
RECYCLING, AND DISPOSAL SERVICES [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreement for Services with Ocean Blue Environmental Services for battery pickup, recycling, and disposal services to increase the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 7 to the Agreement for Services with Ocean Blue Environmental Services to increase the amount of the Agreement by $68,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $248,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
B.11. MICROSOFT LICENSE ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT RENEWAL [O.
JONES, E. TSIPIS, E. EVANS, K. DEVINE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an agreement with Insight Public Sector for the renewal of the Microsoft License Enterprise Agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a three-year Agreement with Insight Public Sector, allowing the City to renew its Microsoft License Enterprise Agreement not to exceed $1,083,915.72; 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement; and 3) Authorize the Director of the Finance & Technology Services Department to issue purchase orders and approve change orders to accommodate software license and service changes without going over the contract not to exceed amount of $1,083,915.72.
B.12. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH JJLA FOR EVENT PRODUCTION SERVICES IN THE RAINBOW DISTRICT [L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L.
D’AMBROSIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an Agreement for Services with JJLA to provide event production services in the Rainbow District.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Services with JJLA in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for Event Production Services in the Rainbow District; 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement; 3) Approve the waiver of Special Event Permit Fees, Parking Meter Fees, Building & Safety Generator Permit Fees, and Encroachment Permit Fees associated with the production of events in the Rainbow District, in an amount not to exceed $17,300 in waived fees; and 4) Approve the waiver of Temporary Peddler’s License Permit Fees and Business License Tax Fees for City Council Agenda
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vendors participating in events and activations in the Rainbow District, in an amount not to exceed $6,700 in waived fees.
B.13. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF NEXT CHAPTER WRITERS' SUMMIT:
CELEBRATING LGBTQIA+ AND BIPOC VOICES IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY LIBRARY [Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving a Co-sponsorship Agreement with LA County Library for its daylong event: Next Chapter Writers' Summit: Celebrating LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC Voices, taking place on October 5, 2025, at the West Hollywood Library, West Hollywood Park, and Aquatic and Recreation Center.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a Co-sponsorship Agreement with LA County Library for its daylong event: Next Chapter Writers' Summit:
Celebrating LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC Voices, taking place on Sunday, October,5 2025 in the West Hollywood Library, various rooms of the Aquatic and Recreation Center, and on the South Lawn of West Hollywood Park; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the Co-sponsorship Agreement between the City and LA County Library; 3) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for this event; 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; and 5) Waive the Facility Use Fee, Special Event Permit Fee, Encroachment fee, parking at the 5-story parking structure for up to 35 event volunteers and vendors’ peddler’s permits and business tax licensing fees for vendors at the event, and any other ancillary fees for vendors and event organizers (estimated $13,397).
B.14. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CIP 2503, CONCRETE REPAIR PROGRAM PHASE XIV – CDBG PROJECT NO. 602685-24 [H.
COLLINS, J. GILMOUR, P. TICUN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the Notice of Completion for CIP 2503, Concrete Repair Program Phase XIV – CDBG Project No. 602685-24 by Hardy and Harper, Inc.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Accept the work and authorize the following: a.
File the Notice of Completion by the City Clerk with the Los Angeles Recorder’s Office; b. Issue the final payment to the contractor at the end of the 35-day lien period; c. Release of the Performance Bond on the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion; and d. Release of the Payment Bond 35 days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion, pending no receipt of Stop Notices from material suppliers or subcontractors.
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B.15. FALL ART WALK 2025 – FASHION EDITION [L. BIERY, P.
KESPRADIT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the waiver of Special Event Permit fees, Parking Meter Fees, and Encroachment Permit Fees for City businesses within and surrounding the West Hollywood Design District during the “Fall Art Walk – Fashion Edition” which will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the waiver of Special Event Permit fees, Parking Meter fees, and Encroachment Permit fees for City businesses within and surrounding the West Hollywood Design District for activating their businesses on Saturday, September 20, 2025, for the “Fall Art Walk – Fashion Edition,” in an amount not to exceed $10,000 in waived fees.
B.16. REPORT ON CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD’S EFFORTS TO OPPOSE THE TRUMP ADMINSTRATION’S MEASURES IMPACTING OUR
COMMUNITY [Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, H. MOLINA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the City’s efforts to oppose the Trump Administration’s measures that negatively impact the West Hollywood community.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.17. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 50, THE ELECTION
RIGGING RESPONSE ACT, A LEGISLATIVELY REFERRED
CONSTITUTONAL AMENDMENT SLATED TO APPEAR ON THE
NOVEMBER 4, 2025 STATEWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT [Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, H. MOLINA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution in support of Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act of 2025, a legislatively referred constitutional amendment slated to appear on the November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election ballot.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 25-_____: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 50, THE ELECTION
RIGGING RESPONSE ACT OF 2025”; and 2) Direct the Community & Legislative Affairs staff to send copies of the adopted resolution to Governor Gavin Newsom, State Senator Ben Allen, Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur, and other parties deemed appropriate.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
C.1. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S APPROVAL OF A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE RENOVATION OF
THE HOTEL, AND CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A MINOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE
OUTDOOR AREA WHERE THE ACCESSORY SALES, SERVICE, AND
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED FOR THE HOTEL USE
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LOCATED AT 8300 SUNSET BOULEVARD, INCLUDING A FINDING
THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER A CLASS 1
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR EXISTING FACILITIES (14 CCR § 15301) AND CLASS 31 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR HISTORIC
RESOURCE RESTORATION/ REHABILITATION (14 CCR § 15331) [N.
MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, S. QURESHY, D. VU]:
SUBJECT: This item is an appeal of the Planning Commission’s adoption of Resolution No. PC 25-1606, which found the project to be exempt from CEQA under Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15331 (Historic Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation), and approved the exterior renovation of the designated local cultural resource including a new rooftop garden and deck and minor façade alterations to the building, and an increase to the total outdoor area where the accessory sales, service, and consumption of alcohol is permitted for the hotel located at 8300 Sunset Boulevard.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing, consider all pertinent testimony, deny the appeal, and affirm the Planning Commission’s decision by adopting Resolution No. 25- ______: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD DENYING THE APPEAL FILED BY UNITE HERE
LOCAL 11, ADOPTING A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO
CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 FOR EXISTING FACILITIES AND SECTION 15331 FOR HISTORICAL RESOURCE RESTORATION /
REHABILITATION, AND AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S
APPROVAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE
RENOVATION OF THE HOTEL, AND APPROVAL OF A MINOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE
OUTDOOR AREA WHERE THE ACCESSORY SALES, SERVICE, AND
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED FOR THE HOTEL USE
LOCATED AT 8300 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA.”
D. LEGISLATIVE:
D.1. AN ORDINANCE TO DESIGNATE LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA
FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAPS ESTABLISHED BY THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION
WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD [D. RIVAS, A. SHANDI, N.
MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, B. GALAN]:
SUBJECT: State law requires local agencies to designate, by ordinance, moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones in its jurisdiction upon receiving final recommendations from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Office of the State Fire Marshal. As such, the City Council will consider introducing on first reading an ordinance designating fire hazard severity zones within the City of West Hollywood and amending the City’s Municipal Code to add Section 14.04.060 to City Council Agenda
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adopt and incorporate the Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones map for the City of West Hollywood dated March 26, 2025.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Introduce on first reading, Ordinance No. 25- ______: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 14.04.060 TO TITLE 14 (FIRE
PROTECTION) TO DESIGNATE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD BASED ON THE
ESTABLISHED MAPS PROVIDED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION, AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA”; and 2) Direct the City Clerk submit a copy of this ordinance to the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection within 30 days after adoption and take any necessary and proper actions to post all notices required under California Government Code Section 51179.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
E.1. UPDATE ON THE FOUNTAIN AVENUE STREETSCAPE PROJECT – PHASE 1 [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, F. CONTRERAS, C. CORRAO, D.
FENN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a project update and consider approving the 30% plans for Phase 1 of the Fountain Avenue Streetscape Project (Project), Contract Amendment No. 2 with Fehr & Peers to accelerate the delivery of Phase 1 and authorize Staff to initiate Phase 2 of the Project.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Consider approval of 30% Plans for Phase 1 of the Project; 2) Provide direction on recommended immediate traffic calming measures that can be made in the next 1-2 months ahead of the delivery of Phase 1 of the Project; 3) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Services with Fehr & Peers in the amount of $131,040 to provide Construction Administration and design contingency for Phase 1 of the Project; 4) Authorize Staff to initiate Phase 2 of the Project, including the release of a Request for Proposals for a Phase 2 consultant, and the expansion of the Steering Committee to guide the visioning process; and 5) Find Phase 1 of the Fountain Avenue Streetscape Project statutorily and categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code sections §21080.25, §15301(c), and §15304(h).
E.2. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE UPDATE AND APPROVAL OF
ADDING ONE FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT POSITION, ELIMINATING
THREE FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS, AND THE FISCAL
YEAR 2025-26 CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE [D. WILSON, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. JIMENEZ, R. NAPPER, C. LEUNG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on organizational structure changes and consider adding one (1) new full-time equivalent City Council Agenda
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(FTE) position, eliminating three (3) existing FTE positions, and approving the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Citywide Salary Schedule.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve consolidating the Community & Legislative Affairs Division functions with the City Manager’s Division within the City Manager’s Department and eliminate the Community & Legislative Affairs Division; 2) Approve adding one (1) full-time equivalent Community Affairs Supervisor position; 3) Approve eliminating three (3) full-time equivalent positions: a. Community & Legislative Affairs Manager, Community Services Department; b. Property Development Manager, City Manager’s Department, and c. Innovation Officer, City Manager’s Department; and 4) Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Citywide Salary Schedule reflecting all City positions and associated salaries to meet the California Public Employees' Retirement System requirements of Government Code § 20636(b)(1) and California Code of Regulations § 570.5.
E.3. AT-LARGE APPOINTMENTS TO THE TRANSGENDER ADVISORY
BOARD [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider making the At-large appointments to the Transgender Advisory Board.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council consider appointing Maria Hinayon and Shane Ivan Nash to the At-large vacancies on the Transgender Advisory Board for a term ending February 28, 2027.
F. NEW BUSINESS:
F.1. TRIPLE HEADER DAY OF WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT MOVIES [J.
ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, L. FOOKS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a request to co-sponsor and enter into a Co-Sponsorship Agreement for “Triple Header Day of Women’s Empowerment Movies”, 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 “Triple Header Day of Women’s Empowerment Movies” 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 $1,200); 5) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials; and 6) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications City Council Agenda
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tools to promote the event such as the City’s website and social media tools.
F.2. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF WEST HOLLYWOOD RECOVERY CENTER’S HALLOWEEN EVENT [D. HANG, J. HEILMAN, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving a Co-sponsorship Agreement with the West Hollywood Recovery Center for a sober Halloween event, taking place on October 24, 2025 at the Log Cabin in West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a Co-sponsorship Agreement with the West Hollywood Recovery Center, for a sober Halloween event, taking place on October 24, 2025 at the Log Cabin in West Hollywood; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the Co-sponsorship Agreement between the City and the West Hollywood Recovery Center; 3) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for this event; 4) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to approve the use of $10,000 from Fiscal Year 2026 budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with this event; 5) Waive the Special Event Permit Fee, Encroachment fee, and any other ancillary fees for event organizers (estimated $2,000); and 6) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the event including, but not limited to, the City’s website, a press release, and social media tools.
F.3. WEST HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT ZONE [J. ERICKSON, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing Staff to research and evaluate the creation of a West Hollywood Entertainment Zone, including performing community outreach to business owners and community stakeholders.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct Staff to research and evaluate the creation of a West Hollywood Entertainment Zone; 2) Perform community outreach to business owners and community stakeholders, and gather feedback on best practices from other jurisdictions exploring similar models; and 3) Return to City Council with recommendations for the creation of a pilot program.
F.4. RECOGNITION OF THE “LIGHT THE WORLD IN TEAL” INITIATIVE FOR ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS MONTH [C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER,
A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, K. NORDMAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider recognizing the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s annual “Light the World in Teal” initiative on November 3, 2025, as part of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. The City of West Hollywood will participate by lighting City Hall and the lanterns along City Council Agenda
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Santa Monica Boulevard in teal from Friday, November 21, 2025, through Sunday, November 23, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct the Public Works Department to light City Hall and the lanterns along Santa Monica Boulevard in the color teal from Friday, November 21, 2025, through Sunday, November 23, 2025, in recognition of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s annual “Light the World in Teal” initiative.
F.5. A RESOLUTION DECLARING WEST HOLLYWOOD A NONVIOLENT CITY [C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, K.
NORDMAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution proclaiming West Hollywood to be a Nonviolent City and affirming its commitment to promoting nonviolence as a guiding civic value.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 25-_____: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD DECLARING WEST HOLLYWOOD TO BE A
NONVIOLENT CITY”; and 2) Direct staff to send copies of the resolution to Governor Gavin Newsom, State Senator Ben Allen, State Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur, United States Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, and Representative Laura Friedman.
F.6. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF A COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE WITH UCLA – RONALD REAGAN UCLA MEDICAL CENTER [C. BYERS, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a request to Co-Sponsor a community blood drive with the Regents University of California Los Angeles dba Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (aka UCLA Health).
The community blood drive will occur in West Hollywood Park’s Aquatic and Recreation Center on a date to be determined.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a Co-sponsorship Agreement for a community blood drive, organized by UCLA Health, to be held at West Hollywood Aquatic and Recreation Center on a date to be determined; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City and UCLA Health; 3) Approve waiving the facility use fee (Doheny Room, West Hollywood Park Aquatic and Recreation Center), encroachment fee and other ancillary fees, and parking at the 5-story parking structure for event organizers and participants. (Estimated $900 in waived fees); 4) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for the event; and 5) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the event, including, but not limited to, the City’s website and social media tools.
F.7. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE(S) FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE [M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
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SUBJECT: The City Council will consider designating a Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) for the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
RECOMMENDATION: Designate Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) to the League of California Cities Annual Conference which will be held October 8 – 10, 2025 in Long Beach, California.
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, October 6, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
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Date: September 10, 2025
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