CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION G.C. § 54965.9(d)(1):
1. City of West Hollywood v. Structura, Inc. et al., Los Angeles Superior Court (Case No. 25STCV21511)
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
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:
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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:
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. POSTING OF AGENDA:
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Monday, March 16, 2026, was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, and the Aquatics & Recreation Center (ARC) on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
SUBJECT: The City Council is requested to approve the minutes of the prior Council meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of March 2, 2026.
B.3. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 988 [O. JONES, K.
BARENG, S. STEPHENS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending [date] pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 988 and Adopt Resolution No. 26-020: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
PAYMENT OF DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 988”.
B.4. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JANUARY 2026 [O. JONES, K.
BARENG, Y. MARTINEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer’s Reports for the month ended January 2026 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the January 2026 Treasurer’s Report.
B.5. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a synopsis from the Disabilities Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.6. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 26-04 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE NEW OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AND PUBLIC
REALM ENHANCEMENTS AT 8222 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA” [J. JIMÉNEZ, M. CROWDER, L.
MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 26-04, approving a Development Agreement in conjunction with the new off-site advertising billboard and public realm enhancements at 8222 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 26-04: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IN
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CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AND PUBLIC REALM ENHANCEMENTS AT 8222 SUNSET
BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA.”
B.7. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 26-05 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE NEW OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AND PUBLIC REALM ENHANCEMENTS AT 8222 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA” [J. JIMÉNEZ, M. CROWDER, L.
MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 26-05, approving a zoning map amendment in conjunction with the new off-site advertising billboard and public realm enhancements at 8222 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 26-05: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AND PUBLIC REALM ENHANCEMENTS AT 8222 SUNSET
BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA.”
B.8. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 26-06 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
ADOPTING CHAPTER 9.46 OF ARTICLE 3 OF TITLE 9 OF THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION ON
THE BASIS OF FAMILY OR RELATIONSHIP STRUCTURE” [J.
JIMÉNEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 26-06, adopting Chapter 9.46 of Article 3 of Title 9 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of family or relationship structure.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 26-06: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING CHAPTER 9.46 OF ARTICLE 3 OF
TITLE 9 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF FAMILY OR
RELATIONSHIP STRUCTURE.”
B.9. UPDATE ON THE CITY’S IMPLEMENTATION OF WEHO CLIMATE ACTION (CLIMATE ACTION & ADAPTATION PLAN) [N. MARICICH, F. CONTRERAS, C. SHEN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the implementation of “WeHo Climate Action,” the City of West Hollywood’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
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B.10. UPDATE ON CAPITAL PROJECTS IMPLEMENTATION [S.
CAMPBELL, R. ABRAMSON, M. BARKER]:
SUBJECT: This report provides information on the City’s Capital Improvement Project program. Additionally, this report provides an update on major capital improvement projects involving City‑owned properties, public parks, and critical infrastructure.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file this update.
B.11. GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS
REPORTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, F.
CONTRERAS, E. ROTMAN, A. STAUBER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports for calendar year 2025, including progress toward the 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), and authorize staff to submit the reports to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in compliance with State requirements. The Annual Progress Reports are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to California Code of Regulations Section 15061(b)(3).
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to submit the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the California State Department of Housing and Community Development.
B.12. UPDATE ON SMART PUBLIC RESTROOM PILOT PROGRAM [H.
COLLINS, P. TICUN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update regarding the development of a smart public restroom pilot program in the mid-City area of West Hollywood and consider site location and funding as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget process.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 10 Receive an update on site investigations for the smart public restroom pilot program in the mid-City area of West Hollywood; 2) Approve staff’s recommended unit location at 8461 Santa Monica Boulevard; and 3) Direct staff to return with final program details and a funding request as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget cycle.
B.13. HOLLOWAY INTERIM HOUSING PROGRAM UPDATE AND
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT WITH ASCENCIA [Y.
QUARKER, T. CARTER, D. EPSTEIN, F. GOMEZ]:
SUBJECT: This report provides an update on the Holloway Interim Housing Program, including the program’s launch, early outcomes, and participant and community feedback from the first quarter of operations.
The report includes an overview of a proposed amendment to the operating Agreement with Ascencia to align the operational budget with actual onsite service needs identified during early program implementation.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Receive the program update; and 2) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with Ascencia to City Council Agenda
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reallocate budgeted expenditures and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the Agreement.
B.14. HOMELESSNESS INITIATIVE UPDATE – COORDINATED RESPONSE
FRAMEWORK (CRF) IMPLEMENTATION AND CONSULTANT
PROCUREMENT [Y. QUARKER, T. CARTER, D. EPSTEIN, F. GOMEZ, D. RIVAS, A. SHANDI]:
SUBJECT: This report provides an update on the City’s Homelessness Initiative, including progress on implementing the City Council–approved Coordinated Response Framework (CRF), work completed to date, the status of consultant procurement, and anticipated next steps.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.15. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH JOHN L. HUNTER & ASSOCIATES FOR NATIONAL POLLUTANT
DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreement for Services with John L. Hunter & Associates for professional services to increase the not-to-exceed amount and extend the Agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement for Services with John L. Hunter & Associates to increase the amount of the Agreement by $840,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,229,720 and extend the Agreement to June 30, 2030; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
B.16. AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH HELEN
LESSICK FOR CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO THE CITY’S
THREE-YEAR CREATIVE PLAN [L. BIERY, R. EHEMANN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider an Agreement for Professional Services with Helen Lessick to provide arts consulting services for the implementation of West Hollywood’s Bronze Silver Gold ThreeYear Creative Plan (The Creative Plan).
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the Agreement for Professional Services with Helen Lessick for a total not-to-exceed amount of $225,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the documents incident to the Agreement.
B.17. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE
RUSSIAN-SPEAKING COMMUNITY CULTURAL HERITAGE MONTH
AND WEHO MISHKA FESTIVAL [J. ROCCO, A. LOVANO, J. DEL
TORO, T. RODZINEK]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider awarding an Agreement for Services for the production of the Russian-Speaking Community Cultural Heritage Month and WeHo Mishka Festival for the three years of 2026- 2028. This month-long celebration in May will feature the Community Awards Presentation, Classical Music Concert, the WeHo Mishka Festival, and various cultural events.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a three-year Agreement for Services with Agassi Topchian for event production services up to $112,000 annually, for a total amount not to exceed $336,000; 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute documents incident to the Agreement for services; 3) Waive all City fees, including building and safety permits per year (approximately $1,000), special event permit fees (approximately $2,740), facility use fees for Plummer Park and West Hollywood Park (approximately $3,000); 4) Waive permitted parking restrictions on Vista Street from 7:00 a.m. to midnight on the designated setup day and event day for the Mishka Festival in May, and on corresponding dates for three consecutive years; 5) Direct the Facilities & Field Services Division to temporarily close the dog park on Sunday, May 17, 2026, during the large-scale event taking place in the adjacent park area, in order to support safe event operations and reduce potential safety risks associated with amplified sound, increased attendance, and eventrelated activities, and to reopen the dog park on Monday, May 18, 2026, for normal operations; 6) Provide parking validation and waive associated parking fees (estimated at $2,250) for approximately 250 attendees at the five-story parking garage on three additional event dates (TBD) to be held in the Council Chambers during Russian-Speaking Community Cultural Heritage Month; 7) Approve use of West Hollywood City Council Chambers from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. on the two dates of the events that will take place in the Council Chambers and waive associated facility rental fees ($855); and 8) Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute event sponsorship agreements.
B.18. AMENDMENT TO CO-SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH LOS
ANGELES CITY’S CIVIL, HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUITY
DEPARTMENT’S 2026 TRANS JOB FAIR [J. ROCCO, A. LOVANO, J.
DEL TORO, M. MÁRQUEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a contract amendment to the existing Co-Sponsorship Agreement with Los Angeles City’s Civil, Human Rights and Equity Department for the 2026 Trans Job Fair, which will now be held on March 26, 2026 at the Downtown Los Angeles UCLA Extension Campus located at 433 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013 on March 26, 2026.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Amendment to the CoSponsorship Agreement with the Los Angeles City’s Civil, Human Rights, and Equity Department for the 2026 Trans Job Fair, now to be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at the Downtown Los Angeles UCLA Extension Campus; 2) Waive the City’s Co-Sponsorship Policy requirement that a Co-Sponsored event be held in West Hollywood City limits for this event; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
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B.19. ROOF REPLACEMENT AT CITY MAINTENANCE FACILITY [H.
COLLINS, P. TICUN, K. TRUDEAU, D. GONZALEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the award of a Construction Agreement to Best Contracting Services, Inc. to complete the Roof Replacement at City Maintenance Facility Project.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a Construction Agreement with Best Contracting Services, Inc. to complete the Roof Replacement at City Maintenance Facility Project in the amount of $176,250 and add 20% contingency in the amount of $35,250 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $211,500; 2) Authorize the Facilities and Field Services Division Manager to approve Change Orders to the Agreement; 3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents incident to the Agreement.
B.20. AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH TOUCHSTONE
IQ FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF EQUITABLE BUILDING
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS [N. MARICICH, F. CONTRERAS, C.
SHEN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of an Agreement for Professional Services with Touchstone IQ to provide implementation software and services for Equitable Building Performance Standards (EBPS).
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a three-year Agreement for
Professional Services with Touchstone IQ in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,043,935 for EBPS implementation software, services, and technical assistance; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign and execute all documents related to this Agreement.
B.21. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) LOCAL HOUSING TRUST
FUNDS (LHTF) MATCHING GRANT FOR CREATION,
REHABILITATION, OR PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
[S. CAMPBELL, A. BARTLE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution to accept the California State Department of Housing and Community Development Local Housing Trust Fund Program grant in the amount of $5,000,000.
The funding allocation will be placed in the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support the production of affordable housing development in the City of West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-______: ”A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-073 AND
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR, AND RECEIPT OF, LOCAL
HOUSING TRUST FUND PROGRAM FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT OF UP
TO $5,000,000”; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement and all necessary contracts, payment requests, and amendments for the purposes of securing the grant funds.
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B.22. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION
FOR, AND RECEIPT OF, PROHOUSING INCENTIVE PROGRAM
FUNDS FOR EQUITABLE BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
IMPLEMENTATION [N. MARICICH, F. CONTRERAS, C. SHEN, E.
ROTMAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing the City Manager to apply for and, if accepted, receive grant funding in an amount of up to $750,000 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) Prohousing Incentive Program (“PIP”) to support implementation of the City’s recently adopted Equitable Building Performance Standards (EBPS).
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-____: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR, AND RECEIPT OF,
PROUHOUSING INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT UP
TO $750,000”; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to apply for and execute the Agreement and all necessary contracts, payment requests, and amendments to secure the grant funds.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
D. LEGISLATIVE: None.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
E.1. PUBLIC SAFETY CAMERA REVIEW OF AGREEMENTS AND
PRACTICES [L. LANGER, D. RIVAS, A. SHANDI]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a follow-up report on the review of the City of West Hollywood (“City”) public safety camera program and Agreement for Services with Flock Group d.b.a. Flock Safety (“Flock Safety”).
RECOMMENDATIONS: The City Council should consider the following options and provide direction: 1) Direct Staff to negotiate and amend the Agreement for Services with Flock Safety to strengthen and clarify prohibitions on the sharing or use of camera data by other law enforcement agencies, including for federal immigration enforcement purposes; 2) Direct Staff to explore and evaluate alternative vendors that provide public safety camera services; 3) Direct Staff to deactivate all or selected Flock Safety public safety cameras pending the amendment of the Agreement for Services, or while alternative program options are evaluated; 4) Direct Staff to terminate one or both Agreements for Services with Flock Safety; and 5) Provide further direction, including the implementation of additional policy, transparency, and oversight safeguards as outlined in this report.
E.2. UPDATE ON EXPLORATION OF ADDITIONAL HARM REDUCTION TOOLS [Y. QUARKER, T. CARTER, D. MURRAY]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider implementation of a Community Health Hub pilot program through the purchase, installation, and operation City Council Agenda
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of one publicly accessible vending machine to provide free health and harm-reduction supplies. The pilot advances the City Council’s April 21, 2025 direction to expand harm-reduction tools and strengthens access to free, anonymous, 24/7 public health and wellness supplies for the community.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize staff to move forward with implementation of a one-year Community Health Hub Pilot Program, with an approximate startup cost of $112,900; 2) Provide direction on the preferred pilot location from the site options outlined in this report; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with the LA LGBT Center’s WeHo Life program of $93,000 to supply and stock the vending machine and develop collateral materials.
E.3. DECEMBER 2025 WEHO WINTER ICE RINK POST EVENT REPORT AND DISCUSSION REGARDING 2026 ICE RINK [Y. QUARKER, S.
MARTINEZ, C. JUBREY]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a post-event report regarding the WeHo Winter Ice Rink held in December 2025 and discuss a proposed Ice Rink for 2026.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive a post-event report regarding the December 2025 WeHo Winter Ice Rink; and 2) Direct Staff to negotiate a second contract amendment with JJLA to produce and manage the WeHo Winter Ice Rink in December 2026.
E.4. WEHO PRIDE PLANNING UPDATE [Y. QUARKER, C. SMITH, M.
REATH, K. MCCORMACK]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on planning for WeHo Pride 2026, approve related agreements and administrative items, and consider the City’s participation in WorldPride 2026 in Amsterdam.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Event Production Agreements – 1) Approve Addendum 5 to the Exclusive Event Production Services Agreement with JJLA for WeHo Pride 2026 in an amount not to exceed $2,132,826; 2) Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders up to $271,174; 3) Authorize receipt of sponsorship funds and related budget adjustments; OUTLOUD Music Festival and Pride Parade – 4) Approve Addendum 1 to the Multi-Year Permit to Use City Property Agreement with JJLA, including City sponsorship not to exceed: $921,574 for OUTLOUD, $407,383 for the Pride Parade; 5) Authorize change orders up to: $138,236 for OUTLOUD, $61,107 for the Parade; Community Programming – 6) Approve a CoSponsorship Agreement for the Women’s Freedom Festival and Dyke March for an amount not to exceed $80,000; Fee Waivers and Business Participation – 7) Approve waiver of City permit and event fees for JJLA (estimated $125,000); 8) Approve waiver of Special Event and Encroachment Permit fees (estimated $14,000) for local businesses hosting Pride-related events June 5–7, 2026; 9) Authorize up to $12,500 for required L.A. County Fire Department site plan reviews; Event Logistics – 10) Approve street closures and facility use associated with the event, including a potential $50,000 loss in parking revenue; 11) Waive citywide residential permit parking restrictions from Friday, June 5 at 4:00 City Council Agenda
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PM through Monday, June 8 at 7:00 A.M.; WorldPride 2026 Participation – 12) Approve participation in the Amsterdam WorldPride Canal Parade via the OUTLOUD float and allocate $40,000; and 13) Authorize a City delegation of Councilmembers and staff to attend WorldPride and be reimbursed for necessary business expenses.
F. NEW BUSINESS:
F.1. ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WALNUT AND
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD FOR THE EXCHANGE OF
PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUNDS [H. COLLINS, T. FUHRER, C. VASQUEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of an Assignment Agreement with the City of Walnut for Proposition A Local Return Funds.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Assignment Agreement for Proposition A local return fund exchange with the City of Walnut for $350,000 in City of West Hollywood General Fund dollars in exchange for $500,000 in City of Walnut Proposition A funds; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute documents incident to the Agreement; and 3) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $350,000 from reserves committed for Proposition A purchases in the General Fund to the Expenditure for Traded Funds account.
F.2. CONSIDERATION OF THE 2026 WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.08 AND 15.12 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, AND FINDING THAT THE 2026
WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN DOES NOT QUALIFY AS A PROJECT
SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15378 AND IS
OTHERWISE EXEMPT UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION
15061(B)(3) [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider: (1) a Resolution for adoption of the 2026 Wastewater Master Plan; (2) an Ordinance amending Chapters
15.08 and 15.12 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code related to wastewater.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-_____: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING THE 2026 WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN
AND FINDING THAT THE 2026 WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN DOES
NOT QUALIFY AS A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15378 AND IS OTHERWISE EXEMPT UNDER
STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3);” and 2) Introduce on First Reading Ordinance No. 26-___: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.08 AND 15.12 OF THE
WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, FINDING THAT SUCH
ACTION DOES NOT QUALIFY AS A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”) UNDER
STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15378 AND IS OTHERWISE
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EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION
15061(B)(3), AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS RELATING THERETO.”
F.3. CITY COUNCIL DIRECTIVE – STUDY OF CORPORATE OWNERSHIP
OF RENTAL HOUSING (SINGLE-FAMILY AND MULTIFAMILY) IN
WEST HOLLYWOOD [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, F. CONTRERAS, M.
MONTENEGRO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an overview of the Corporate Housing Study prepared in response to the October 7, 2024 City Council directive to analyze corporate ownership of single-family and multi-family rental properties in West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive and file the attached Study of Corporate Ownership of Rental Housing in the City of West Hollywood; and 2) Provide direction to staff on whether to establish a regular monitoring cadence and reporting format for corporate ownership indicators.
F.4. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF JUNE L. MAZER LESBIAN ARCHIVES’ SHORT
FILM FESTIVAL IN CELEBRATION OF LESBIAN AND QUEER
WOMEN’S VISIBILITY WEEK [C. BYERS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider co-sponsoring a Short Film Festival, organized by the June L. Mazer Lesbian Archives, during the week of April 20, 2026 in celebration of Lesbian and Queer Women’s Visibility Week.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a Co-Sponsorship Agreement with the June L. Mazer Lesbian Archives for a Short Film Festival to be held during the week of April 20, 2026 in celebration of Lesbian and Queer Women’s Visibility Week; 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) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote the events; 5) Approve the use of $5,000 for Lesbian and Queer Women’s Visibility Week budgeted funds in account 100-1-01-01-533022, Lesbian and Gay Programs for costs associated with these events; 6) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate an additional $5,000 from unallocated General Fund reserves to the FY 2026 Special Council Programs Account 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with the event, and increase the budget for Special Council Programs by the same amount; and 7) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $5,000 from Fiscal Year 2026 Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with the event.
F.5. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF FRIENDS OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
ELEMENTARY’S 2026 GALA EVENT [C. BYERS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving a Co-Sponsorship Agreement for Friends of West Hollywood Elementary’s 2026 Gala event on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at State Social House located at 8782 Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a Co-Sponsorship Agreement for Friends of West Hollywood Elementary’s 2026 Gala event on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at State Social House located in West Hollywood; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute documents incident to the CoSponsorship Agreement between the City and Friends of West Hollywood Elementary; 3) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $5,000 from unallocated General Fund reserves to the Special Council Programs Account 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with this event, and increase the budget for Special Council Programs by the same amount; 4) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $5,000 from budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with this event; 5) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for this event; 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.6. EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES TO INCLUDE A TREE AND MENORAH LIGHTING IN THE 2026 WINTER SEASON EVENTS [J. ERICKSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will direct Staff to work with the City Attorney’s office to explore opportunities for the City to incorporate a tree lighting and/or menorah lighting as part of the 2026 winter season. As part of this directive, the City will review how similar programs are organized in other cities, including if such events are organized by the city or external community partners, and provide recommendations on how to move forward in West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct Staff to work with the City Attorney’s office to explore opportunities for the City to incorporate a tree lighting and/or menorah lighting as part of the 2026 winter season events; and 2) Direct Staff to return to Council with more information on potential program models based on research from other jurisdictions and recommendations for local implementation.
F.7. ROADSIDE MEMORIAL SIGN PROGRAM [J. ERICKSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing Staff to develop a memorial sign program, which is a way for family members and friends to honor victims of traffic-related fatalities and promote awareness and safety.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to develop a policy for a memorial sign program, including eligibility criteria, applicability, sign templates, and possible locations; and 2) Direct staff to return to the City Council with recommendations for the policy guidelines and implementation.
F.8. DIRECTION TO ALLOW OFF-SITE SIGNAGE ON ELIGIBLE LIVE MUSIC VENUES ON SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD [J. HEILMAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing Staff to draft a Zone Text Amendment to allow new, off-site signage on qualifying, legacy live music venues located on Santa Monica Boulevard, as well as allow City Council Agenda
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eligible businesses to update existing marquees to digital signs. The offsite advertising would be approved through a negotiated development agreement with the City.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct Staff to draft a Zone Text Amendment (ZTA) to allow new, off-site signage (static or digital) on qualifying, legacy live music venues located on Santa Monica Boulevard that have operated continuously for at least fifty (50) years; 2) Direct Staff to include in the ZTA language permitting any qualifying venue deemed eligible under the program to update its on-site marquee sign to a modern digital display; and 3) Direct Staff to return to the City Council with proposed ZTA language for consideration.
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, April 6, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
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