CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026
5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CLOSED SESSION ROOM
625 N. SAN VICENTE BLVD.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069
I, John Heilman, Mayor of the City of West Hollywood, hereby call a Special Closed Session of the City Council at the time and place noted above to discuss the matter listed on the attached agenda.
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
1. Special Closed Session
(See attached agenda)
2. Adjournment
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Melissa Crowder, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026
5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CLOSED SESSION ROOM
625 N. SAN VICENTE BLVD.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069
1. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR G.C. 54957.6
City Negotiator: Jackie Rocco, Steve Campbell, Janet Jimenez, Cynthia Germano
Employee Organization: West Hollywood Management Association
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1): No. of Potential Cases: 1
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
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County of Los Angeles )
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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: April 29, 2026
Signature: Eric Matikosh
Office of the City Clerk
COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETS ARE ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE
at www.weho.org Written materials distributed to the City Council within 72 hours of the City Council meeting are available for public inspection online at www.weho.org/councilagendas
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
5:00 P.M. – SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
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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 City Council Agenda
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heard at this time. Public Hearing testimony will only be taken at the time of the hearing.
A.1. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
A.2. PUBLIC COMMENTS, GENERAL INTEREST:
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: This time has been set aside for the City Manager to update the Council on important items initiated by staff or previously requested by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
B. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters can be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Council for separate discussion. Items removed for separate discussion will be heard following New Business Items. The title is deemed to be read and further reading waived of any ordinance listed on the consent calendar for introduction or adoption.
B.1. POSTING OF AGENDA:
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Monday, May 4, 2026, was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, and the Aquatics & Recreation Center (ARC) on Wednesday, April 29, 2025.
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 April 20, 2026.
B.3. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. [O. JONES, K. BARENG, Y.
MARTINEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending April 24th, 2026 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 991 and Adopt Resolution No. 26-031: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
PAYMENT OF DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 991”.
B.4. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive synopses from the LGBTQ+ Commission, Public Safety Commission, and Transgender Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
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RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.5. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 26-08 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA ADDING CHAPTER 9.22 (ALGORITHMIC RENTAL
PRICE FIXING) TO TITLE 9 (PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY) OF THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE USE, SALE AND
LICENSE OF ALGORITHMIC RENTAL PRICE FIXING, AND FINDING SAID ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA” [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L.
MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 26-08 adding Chapter 9.22 (algorithmic rental price fixing) to Title 9 (public peace and safety) of the City’s Municipal Code to prohibit the use, sale, and license of algorithmic rental price fixing, and finding said action exempt from CEQA.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 26-08: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA ADDING CHAPTER 9.22
(ALGORITHMIC RENTAL PRICE FIXING) TO TITLE 9 (PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY) OF THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE
USE, SALE AND LICENSE OF ALGORITHMIC RENTAL PRICE FIXING, AND FINDING SAID ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA.”
B.6. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 26-09 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH NEW OFF-SITE ADVERTISING
BILLBOARDS AND PUBLIC REALM ENHANCEMENTS AT 9039
SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA” [J.
JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 26-09, approving a Development Agreement in conjunction with new off-site advertising billboards and public realm enhancements at 9039 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 26-09: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IN CONJUNCTION
WITH NEW OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARDS AND PUBLIC
REALM ENHANCEMENTS AT 9039 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA.”
B.7. QUARTERLY ECONOMIC DATA AND ECONOMIC STUDY UPDATE [L.
BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L. D’AMBROSIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the City’s Economic Data and progress on the 2024 Economic Study action items.
REOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
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B.8. CONSIDERATION OF MODIFYING BUS PASS SUBSIDY PROGRAM [H. COLLINS, T. FUHRER, B. THORNTON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a Staff proposal to streamline the Bus Pass Subsidy Program by updating participation requirements and service delivery processes. The proposed changes are intended to improve the customer experience for participants while increasing program efficiency.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct Staff to require that participants complete the Metro’s GO TAP Program Participation Waiver as a condition of participation in the City’s Bus Pass Subsidy Program; 2) Direct Staff to distribute consolidated application packets for both the Metro discounted TAP card program (Seniors/Persons with Disabilities) and the West Hollywood Bus Pass Subsidy Program (Older
Adults/Persons with Disabilities) at City facilities and partner locations; and 3) Direct Staff to streamline program onboarding and establish scheduled counter and phone service hours, alongside targeted outreach to eligible participants, for program support.
B.9. AUTHORIZATION TO COMPLETE THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) PROCESS FOR THE LOG CABIN PROJECT [H.
COLLINS, P. TICUN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing staff to conduct the required environmental review under NEPA and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations (24 CFR Part 58), including all necessary analysis, consultation, and documentation to obtain HUD approval for use of federal funds.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize the initiation and completion of the environmental review process for the Log Cabin Project in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; 2) Affirm the City of West Hollywood as the Responsible Entity for purposes of environmental compliance under Federal law; 3) Designate the City Manager, or designee, as the Certifying Officer, responsible for overseeing environmental compliance and executing all required certifications; 4) Authorize Staff to conduct all required environmental studies, consultation, and documentation, including but not limited to: Section 106 consultation under the National Historic Preservation Act; Tribal consultation pursuant to Federal and State requirements; Preparation of the Environmental Review Record (ERR); and Completion of technical analyses and supporting documentation; and 5) Authorize Staff to return to the City Council for final environmental clearance approval, including authorization to publish a Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds (NOI/RROF), upon completion of the environmental review process.
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B.10. WEHO PRIDE 2026 PROGRAMMING UPDATE [Y. QUARKER, C.
SMITH, M. REATH, K. MCCORMACK]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on programming for WeHo Pride 2026 and will consider the waiver of Temporary Peddlers Permit Fees and Business Tax Certificate Application Fees for approved vendors participating in the event.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update on WeHo Pride 2026 programming; and 2) Approve the waiver of Temporary Peddler's License Permit Fees and Business Tax Certificate Application Fees for approved vendors participating in WeHo Pride, estimated at $7,500.
B.11. CITY PERMIT AND FEE WAIVERS FOR JUNETEENTH 2026 [J.
ROCCO, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, J. DUCKWORTH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a request to approve the waiver of City permits and fees for merchants participating in the City of West Hollywood’s annual Juneteenth commemorative event. This year’s Juneteenth event is taking place on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at West Hollywood Park.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the waiver of Encroachment Permit Fees, Temporary Peddler’s License Permit Fees and Business Tax Certificates for merchants participating in the event. (Estimated at $3,314.) B.12. AWARD OF A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH
IKE SMART CITY, LLC FOR CURBSIDE ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGING AND INTERACTIVE KIOSKS [H. COLLINS, T. FUHRER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving a Public-Private Partnership Agreement for curbside electric vehicle charging and interactive kiosks with IKE Smart City, LLC for the deployment, operation, and maintenance of curbside electric vehicle charging stations and interactive kiosks throughout West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update on a proposed PublicPrivate Partnership Agreement with IKE Smart City, LLC, to provide deployment, operation, and maintenance of curbside electric vehicle charging stations and interactive kiosks throughout the City of West Hollywood; 2) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Agreement with IKE Smart City, LLC.; and 3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents incident to the Agreement.
B.13. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR
SERVICES WITH PERFORMANCE WORKS CONSULTING, LLC FOR
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES [J.
ROCCO, R. NAPPER]:
SUBJECT: Staff requests that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with Performance Works Consulting, LLC to continue providing organizational change and implementation services.
The Amendment would extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2027, increase the contract amount by $266,640 for a total not-to- City Council Agenda
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exceed amount of $416,460, and revise the Scope of Work.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with Performance Works Consulting, LLC to extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2027, increase the contract amount by $266,640 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $416,460; and revise the Scope of Work to include additional organizational development and implementation services; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
B.14. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE INC. FOR THE CITY'S TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM [H. COLLINS, T. FUHRER, P.
PORTWOOD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreement for Services with Steer Davies & Gleave Inc. for the City's Transportation Demand Management Program to increase the not-to-exceed amount.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with Steer Davies & Gleave Inc. to increase the amount of the Agreement by $62,554.00 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $491,089.00; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign and execute all documents related to this Agreement.
B.15. CONSIDERATION OF A CO-SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH
CAPITOL DRUGS FOR THE RUSSEL YBARRA HEALTH FAIR AND
SAMPLE SATURDAY EVENT ON SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026 [L.
BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L. D’AMBROSIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving a Co-Sponsorship Agreement with Capitol Drugs the annual Capitol Drugs Health Fair and Sample Saturday event, retitled this year to the Russel Ybarra Health Fair and Sample Saturday Event by Capitol Drugs occurring on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 8578 Santa Monica Boulevard.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a Co-Sponsorship Agreement with Capitol Drugs for the Russel Ybarra Health Fair and Sample Saturday event occurring on Saturday, May 16, 2026; 2) Approve fee waivers in an amount not to exceed $1,708, which includes the waiver of Special Event fees ($1,000), Encroachment Permit fees ($100), and Parking Meter fees ($608); and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
B.16. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF ROSEWOOD STEM MAGNET SPRING
FESTIVAL [J. ROCCO, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, J. DUCKWORTH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving a Co-Sponsorship Agreement for Rosewood STEM Magnet Spring Festival event on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Rosewood STEM Magnet Urban Planning and Urban Design located at 503 N. Croft Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90048.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1)Approve a Co-Sponsorship Agreement for Rosewood STEM Magnet Spring Festival event on Tuesday, June 2, City Council Agenda
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2026, at Rosewood STEM Magnet located in Los Angeles; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute documents incident to the Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of West Hollywood and Friends of Rosewood; 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.
B.17. ACCEPT AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR PUBLIC STREET
AND SIDEWALK PURPOSES ALONG THE WEST KNOLL DRIVE
FRONTAGE OF THE 682 WEST KNOLL, LLC DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AT 862 WEST KNOLL DRIVE [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider accepting an easement and right of way for street and sidewalk purposes along the West Knoll Drive frontage of the 682 West Knoll, LLC development project located at 862 West Knoll Drive. 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. 26-____: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC
SIDEWALK AND PARKWAY PURPOSES AT 862 WEST KNOLL DRIVE
IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD”; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to submit a certified copy of the Resolution 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.18. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CIP 2602, CONCRETE REPAIR PROGRAM PHASE XV – CDBG PROJECT NO. 602747-25 [H.
COLLINS, J. GILMOUR, J. RICO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the Notice of Completion for CIP 2602, Concrete Repair Program Phase XV – CDBG Project No. 602747-25 by FS Contractors, 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 City Council Agenda
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Bond 35 days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion, pending no receipt of Stop Notices from material suppliers or subcontractors.
B.19. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY’S FLAG POLICY TO PERMIT
DISPLAY OF THE PROGRESS PRIDE FLAG AT THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD LIBRARY DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE [H. COLLINS, P. TICUN, K. TRUDEAU, D. AKINSIKU]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adoption of a Resolution to amend the City’s Flag Policy to allow for the temporary replacement of the Los Angeles County flag at the West Hollywood Library with the Progress Pride Flag during the month of June.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 26-__________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD AMENDING THE FLAG POLICY.”
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
D. LEGISLATIVE: None.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
E.1. WEHO TARGET VISION ZERO SPEED LIMIT UPDATE AND DRAFT DASHBOARD [H. COLLINS, T. FUHRER, D. FENN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing Staff to explore whether to opt in to lower speed limits in school zones early and lowering the speed limit on Harratt Street to 20 mph and receive an update on the draft WeHo Target Vision Zero Dashboard in development.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to explore opting into early implementation of AB 382 for lower prima facie speed limits in school zones and report back; 2) Authorize Staff to proceed with a new speed zone on Harratt Street (between Hammond Street and San Vicente Boulevard) reducing the speed limit to 20 mph to go into effect when other future speed limit changes are made; and 3) Receive and file an update on the City’s draft WeHo Target Vision Zero Dashboard in development.
E.2. 2026 CICLAVIA: MEET THE HOLLYWOODS OPEN STREETS EVENT [Y. QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, J. HEREDIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving a CicLAvia: Meet the Hollywoods event on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The City Council will also consider authorizing the acceptance of Metro’s Open Streets Grant Cycle 6 Funds to support the funding of the event, approving street closures associated with the event, and authorizing an Agreement for Services with CicLAvia and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Los Angeles related to the event.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize acceptance of a $500,000 Metro Open Streets Cycle 6 Grant to be shared between the City of West City Council Agenda
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Hollywood and the City of Los Angeles, for a CicLAvia route which includes West Hollywood, to be held on Sunday, July 19, 2026; 2) Approve an Agreement for Services with CicLAvia, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to produce CicLAvia: Meet the Hollywoods on Sunday, July 19, 2026; 3) Approve the closure of Santa Monica Boulevard between La Brea Avenue and North San Vicente Boulevard on Sunday, July 19, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; 4) Approve the waiver of Special Event Permit fees, Encroachment Permit fees, Street Closure fees, Engineering fees, and Building and Safety Permit fees associated with the CicLAvia event (estimated at $12,000), as well as potential loss of revenue in parking meter and parking lot fees (estimated at $4,700); 5) Approve the waiver of Special Event Permit fees and Encroachment fees for City businesses activating their storefronts during the CicLAvia event (estimated at $20,000 in waived fees); 6) Authorize up to $12,500 to cover Los Angeles County Fire Department site plan review fees related to the waived Special Event Permits associated with City business activations between July 17 and 19; 7) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Los Angeles regarding the share of Metro’s Open Streets Grant; 8) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to increase budgeted revenues in the Miscellaneous Grants Fund by the amount of the grant award and budgeted expenditures in the Miscellaneous Grants Fund; and 9) Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate with event producers regarding additional routes, programming, or sponsorship requests.
E.3. CITY PLAYHOUSE UPDATE AND APPROVAL OF PROJECT BUDGET [S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider: establishing an overall project budget for the City Playhouse Project; approving the preliminary project schedule; establishing a standard of LEED Gold for Project to achieve environmental sustainability; and amending the Agreement for Services with Perkins & Will to extend the term of the Agreement for architectengineering services through the end of the project and increase the notto-exceed amount of the Agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Confirm the previously established Project Scope as approved by City Council on May 20, 2024; 2) Confirm the relocation of the Project to the corner lot as approved by City Council on October 20, 2025; 3) Establish a minimum standard of LEED Gold for the Project; 4) Establish a Total Project Budget of $26,000,000; 5) Approve the Preliminary Project Schedule, as established by Staff, with an estimated Substantial Completion date in the second quarter of 2029; 6) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Services with the Project Architect, Perkins and Will, for the City Playhouse Project, extending the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2029, amending the Scope of Services, and increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $1,695,537, for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $3,110,537; 7) Authorize the Assistant City Council Agenda
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City Manager to approve change orders to the Project Architect, Perkins and Will’s Agreement in an amount not-to-exceed $100,000, for a new not-to-exceed Agreement amount of $3,210,537; 8) Authorize an additional Owner's Contingency for design related services and soft costs to support the pre-construction design process for a total not-to-exceed amount of $274,772; 9) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $2,070,309, from Unallocated Reserves to fund the City Playhouse Project pre-construction costs; and 10) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute change orders and other documents incident to the Agreement.
E.4. WEHO LOVES LOCALS GIFT CARD PROGRAM UPDATE [L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L. D’AMBROSIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the WeHo Loves Locals gift card program.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update on the WeHo Loves Locals gift card program; and 2) Provide additional direction on the future of the WeHo Loves Locals program including potential program funding for the Fiscal Year 27/ 28 two-year budget cycle at $180,000 per fiscal year.
E.5. RAINBOW DISTRICT ONE-YEAR PROGRESS UPDATE
[L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L. D’AMBROSIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a one-year progress update on the Rainbow District pilot programs and provide Staff additional direction.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update on the Rainbow District pilot programs; 2) Provide direction on proposed Fiscal Year 2027–28 funding for Rainbow District Events ($100,000); 3) Provide direction on proposed Fiscal Year 2027–28 funding for Rainbow District Marketing and Public Relations ($110,000); and 4) Provide direction on proposed Fiscal Year 2027–28 funding for Rainbow District placemaking, reprints, and related expenses ($15,000).
F. NEW BUSINESS:
F.1. APPOINTMENTS TO THE ARTS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS
COMMISSION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION [J.
JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: Councilmember Erickson will make direct appointments to the Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission and Historic Preservation Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: Councilmember Erickson will make direct appointments to the Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission and Historic Preservation Commission for terms ending February 28, 2027.
F.2. REVIEW OF IMPACTS AND ADVOCACY RELATED TO UPDATED
STATE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAPS [J. HEILMAN]:
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SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to review the impact of the updated State Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps on West Hollywood property owners and explore joining a growing coalition of cities and officials requesting that the State Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Office of the State Fire Marshal reconsider or refine the updated maps.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to research the impacts of the 2025 State Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps on West Hollywood property owners, including conducting targeted outreach to seek feedback from property owners in the new zones about any direct impacts they have experienced; 2) Direct staff to identify and evaluate opportunities for the City to join a coalition of California cities and elected officials requesting that the State Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Office of the State Fire Marshal reconsider or refine the 2025 FHSZ maps and the process for updating these maps in the future; and 3) Direct staff to return to the City Council with an update.
F.3. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH BOOTH MANAGEMENT
CONSULTING, LLC FOR FISCAL CONSULTANT SERVICES [Y.
QUARKER, T. CARTER, D. MURRAY]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of an agreement with Booth Management Consulting, LLC to provide fiscal consulting services for the Human Services Division to strengthen fiscal oversight, standardize reporting practices, and modernize internal systems supporting social service contracts.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an agreement with Booth
Management Consulting, LLC to provide fiscal consulting services for the Human Services Division in an amount not to exceed $626,738 over a three-year term; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to implement the agreement.
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, May 18, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
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Date: April 29, 2026
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