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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
6:00 P.M. – ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
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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.
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A.1. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
A.2. PUBLIC COMMENTS, GENERAL INTEREST:
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: This time has been set aside for the City Manager to update the Council on important items initiated by staff or previously requested by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
B. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters can be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Council for separate discussion. Items removed for separate discussion will be heard following New Business Items. The title is deemed to be read and further reading waived of any ordinance listed on the consent calendar for introduction or adoption.
B.1. REPORT OF AGENDA POSTING:
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Monday, June 15, 2026 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, and the Aquatics and Recreation Center (ARC) on Wednesday, June 10, 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 May 18, 2026.
B.3. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 993 [O. JONES, K.
BARENG, Y. MARTINEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending June 5th, 2026 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 993 and Adopt Resolution No. 26-039: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
PAYMENT OF DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 993”.
B.4. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive synopses from the Human Services Commission, the Public Safety Commission, the LGBTQ+ Commission, the Russian Speaking Advisory Board, the Social Justice Advisory Board, the Transgender Advisory Board, and the Women’s Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
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B.5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO PURSUE GRANT FUNDING FROM
THE GOLDEN GLOBE FOUNDATION FOR ARTS PROGRAMMING [L.
BIERY, R. EHEMANN, E. ANGELOFF]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing staff to apply for grant funding from the Golden Globe Foundation for arts programming.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize staff to submit a grant application to the Golden Globe Foundation to support upcoming arts and culture initiatives; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute all documents incident to the grant.
B.6. APPOINTMENT OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD DRAG LAUREATE FOR THE 2026–2029 TERM [L. BIERY, R. EHEMANN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider ratifying the recommendation of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission to appoint Odius Ari as the West Hollywood Drag Laureate for the 2026–2029 term.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the recommendation from the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission to appoint Odius Ari to serve as the West Hollywood Drag Laureate for the 2026-2029 term; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
B.7. PLUMMER PARK COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP 41- 05) PHASE 1: OUTREACH AND ASSESSMENT COMPLETION [J.
ROCCO, S. CAMPBELL, R. ABRAMSON, M. BARKER, S. MARTINEZ, H. COLLINS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the completion of Phase 1 of the Plummer Park Comprehensive Improvement Plan and an overview of the proposed process for Phase 2.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive and file the Plummer Park
Comprehensive Improvement Plan Phase 1: Outreach Summary Report; 2) Receive and file the 2026 Plummer Park Needs Assessment; 3) Direct staff to proceed with Phase 2, which will include developing a park programmatic framework, planning studies, implementation scenarios, and preliminary cost and phasing analyses; 4) Direct staff to return for approval of a contract amendment with SWA Group, Inc. for Phase 2 professional services; 5) Reaffirm the City Council’s direction to create a City Manager-appointed Plummer Park Working Group (for Phase 2) to be comprised of members of the Public Facilities, Recreation, and Infrastructure Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, community members, and industry experts and professionals in park-related fields; 6) Direct staff to continue working with the City Council Ad-Hoc Subcommittee for guidance on the results of Plummer Park Working Group efforts; and 7) Direct staff to return to City Council upon completion of Phase 2 efforts with the Plummer Park Working Group and City Council Ad-Hoc Subcommittee with a recommended planning framework and proposed next steps for environmental review and final plan preparation.
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B.8. STREET MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026- 2027 [O. JONES, B. ROSEN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution determining and imposing a street maintenance assessment within the 1996 Street Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
The assessment rate is unchanged from Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 26-__________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD DETERMINING THE COST OF STREET MAINTENANCE
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND DETERMINING AND IMPOSING A STREET MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT WITHIN 1996 STREET
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-
2027 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE BENEFIT
ASSESSMENT ACT OF1982, CHAPTER 6.4 OF PART 1 OF DIVISION 2 OF TITLE 5 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE.”
B.9. AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS WITH VARIOUS CONTRACTORS FOR PROVISION OF ANNUAL SERVICES [J. JIMENEZ, M.
CROWDER, N. MCCLINTON]:
SUBJECT: Staff requests that the City Council approve the Agreements and Amendments with various Contractors for the provision of annual services to provide for continuation of services required for business continuity. A brief description of each request is included in the Recommendation below. All terms presented by the City have been agreed to by the Contractors.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the following Agreements and Amendments as summarized.
B.10. UPDATE ON SB 79 [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, F. CONTRERAS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on Senate Bill (SB) 79, including the Southern California Association of Governments’ (SCAG) draft approach and methodology for mapping transit-oriented development stops, zones, and tiers; the anticipated timing of SB 79 applicability in West Hollywood; and the relationship between future SB 79 implementation and the City’s Zoning Improvement Program (ZIP).
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive and file an update on SB 79 and SCAG’s draft SB 79 Mapping Approach and Methodology; 2) Direct staff to continue monitoring SCAG’s final SB 79 map, future annual map updates, and any California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) guidance related to SB 79 applicability; 3) Direct staff to continue monitoring the K Line Northern Extension environmental review, Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) funding status, and other transit projects that could trigger future SB 79 applicability in West Hollywood; 4) Direct staff to incorporate SB 79 readiness into ZIP, including analysis of local Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) strategies; and 5) Direct staff to return to Council with further SB 79 implementation options when SCAG’s final map is adopted, City Council Agenda
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when the K Line Northern Extension reaches a triggering milestone under SCAG’s methodology, or as part of the next ZIP policy update, whichever occurs first.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
C.1. COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING, AND ORGANIC
WASTE CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider whether to collect the annual solid waste, recycling, and organic waste fees for residential properties on the property tax roll.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Conduct a public hearing on whether to collect the annual solid waste, recycling, and organic waste fees for residential properties on the property tax roll by the County of Los Angeles; 2) If no majority protest is filed, adopt Resolution No. 26-__________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING THE REPORT PROPOSING TO HAVE
SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING, AND ORGANIC WASTE CHARGES
COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY TO FILE SAID REPORT
WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY AUDITOR TO PLACE SAID
CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL”; and 3) Direct the City Clerk to request Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to place the charges on the FY 2026-27 Property Tax Roll.
C.2. COLLECTION OF SEWER CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider whether to collect the annual FY 2026-27 sewer service charges on the property tax roll.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Conduct a public hearing on whether to collect the annual sewer service charges on the property tax roll by the County of Los Angeles; 2) If no majority protest is filed, adopt Resolution No. 26- __________: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING THE REPORT TO COLLECT
SEWER CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY TO FILE SAID
REPORT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY AUDITOR TO PLACE
SAID CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL”; and 3) Direct the City Clerk to request Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to place the charges on the FY 2026-27 Property Tax Roll.
C.3. PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE FEES ON THE
PROPERTY TAX BILL OF PROPERTY OWNERS [H. COLLINS, J.
GILMOUR]:
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collection of delinquent solid waste service charges, which have remained unpaid for 60 days or more, on the property tax rolls of affected property owners.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Conduct the public hearing regarding the proposed collection of delinquent solid waste service charges on the property tax roll; 2) If no majority protest is filed, adopt Resolution No. 26- __________: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING THE REPORT PROPOSING TO
HAVE DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES
COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY TO FILE SAID REPORT
WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY AUDITOR TO PLACE SAID
CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL”; and 3) Direct the City Clerk to request Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to place the delinquent charges on property the tax roll.
C.4. USER FEE STUDY AND PROPOSED FEE RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 [O. JONES, A. RUIZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will hold a public hearing, consider all pertinent testimony, and consider adopting a resolution establishing fees and charges for certain services provided by the City of West Hollywood for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing, consider all pertinent testimony, and adopt Resolution No. 26-__________: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING FEES AND CHARGES FOR
CERTAIN SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD.”
C.5. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT AND RESOLUTION UPDATING PARKING
REGULATIONS AND LOCAL CEQA TRANSPORTATION GUIDELINES
CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, F.
CONTRERAS, T. FARRIS, J. PARRISH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a Zone Text Amendment to update the Zoning Ordinance to comply with the requirements of Assembly Bills 1317 (Unbundled Parking) and 894 (Shared Parking), and remove minimum parking requirements citywide in alignment with the City’s Housing Element and recent Council directive. The proposed Ordinance and related Resolution are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because the actions consist of administrative and regulatory updates that implement State law and do not authorize or approve any physical development. Additionally, the actions are exempt under applicable statutory, categorical, and common-sense CEQA exemptions. A Notice of Exemption will be filed following final approval.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Introduce on first reading, by title only, Ordinance 26-__________: “AN ORDINANCE OFTHE CITY COUNCIL City Council Agenda
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OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING ANAMENDMENT
TO TITLE 19, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE WESTHOLLYWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE, TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF
ASSEMBLY BILLS 1317 (UNBUNDLED PARKING) AND 894 (SHARED
PARKING), AND REMOVE MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS
CITYWIDE, IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT
AND RECENT COUNCIL DIRECTIVES, AND FINDING THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA”; and 2) Adopt Resolution 26-__________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD AMENDING THE CITY’S LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
GUIDELINES PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) TO CLARIFY THE PARKING‑RELATED
SCREENING CRITERION FOLLOWING ELIMINATION OF MINIMUM
PARKING REQUIREMENTS CITYWIDE, AND FINDING THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA.”
C.6. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT TO
STREAMLINE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REVIEW FOR QUALIFYING
HOUSING PROJECTS [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, F. CONTRERAS, T.
FARRIS, M. MONTENEGRO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider an ordinance approving a Zone Text Amendment (ZTA) and Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) to streamline the Development Permit review process for qualifying housing and mixed-use housing projects that comply with applicable objective standards and state housing law. This item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDATION: This Public Hearing is continued to the June 29, 2026 City Council meeting.
D. LEGISLATIVE:
D.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL),
ARTICLE 1 (CITY ADMINISTRATION), SECTION 2.08.030 (CITY OFFICES – HOURS) OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
[J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider introducing on first reading an ordinance amending Section 2.080.030 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code to replace “César E. Chávez Day” with “Farmworkers Day” as a City holiday observed on the last Monday in March.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 26- __________ amending Section 2.080.030 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code to replace “César E. Chávez Day” with “Farmworkers Day” as a City holiday observed on the last Monday in March; and 2) Direct staff to return with the ordinance for second reading and adoption.
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D.2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.08.070(b) TO
INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR CITY COUNCILMEMBERS TO
$1,897.24 PER MONTH [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending Section 2.080.070(b) of the West Hollywood Municipal Code to increase the compensation for City Councilmembers to $1,897.27 per month.
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 26- __________: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AMENDING WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
2.08.070(b) TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR CITY
COUNCILMEMBERS.”
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
E.1. FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 & 2027-28 TWO-YEAR OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL WORK PLAN [J. ROCCO, O. JONES, M. LINDLEY]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting the City of West Hollywood Two-Year Operating Budget and Capital Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-27 & 2027-28 (FY 2027 & FY 2028).
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-__________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027”
(Attachment A) as specified in the Statement of Changes to Fund Balance, or as amended by the City Council; 2) Adopt the department and capital work plans presented in the Two-Year Operating Budget and Capital Work Plan, as previously provided to the City Council and the public on the City’s website, www.weho.org/budget; 3) Approve the list of Pre-Approved Organizations and Events for City Councilmembers to attend at the City’s expense (Attachment B); 4) Approve the list of Budgeted Special Events (Attachment C); 5) Approve and/or Deny budget requests identified during the May 18th Budget Study Session summary (Attachment D); and 6) Approve the Fiscal Year 2026-27 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 (Attachment F).
F. NEW BUSINESS:
F.1. CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADVISORY
BOARD TO THE WEST HOLLYWOOD DESIGN DISTRICT AND
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY AN
ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 [L. BIERY, P.
KESPRADIT, L. D’AMBROSIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will initiate preliminary proceedings regarding the establishment of the West Hollywood Design District (District) for City Council Agenda
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Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Preliminary steps include the consideration of approval of the District annual report and adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Levy an Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and scheduling a Public Hearing for June 29, 2026.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-__________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
ADVISORY BOARD TO THE WEST HOLLYWOOD DESIGN DISTRICT,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST
BUSINESSES WITHIN THE WEST HOLLYWOOD DESIGN DISTRICT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING”; and 2) Direct staff to notice a Public Hearing to be held on June 29, 2026 to hear protests or objections to the District’s proposed assessment and activities for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
F.2. CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SUNSET STRIP
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 [L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L. D’AMBROSIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will initiate preliminary proceedings regarding the establishment of the Sunset Strip Business Improvement District (District) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Preliminary steps include the consideration of approval of the District annual report and adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Levy an Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and scheduling a Public Hearing for June 29, 2026.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-__________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
ADVISORY BOARD TO THE SUNSET STRIP BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AN
ASSESSMENT AGAINST BUSINESSES WITHIN THE SUNSET STRIP
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING”; and 2) Direct staff to notice a Public Hearing to be held on June 29, 2026, to hear protests or objections to the District’s proposed assessment and activities for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
F.3. LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR SANTA MONICA
BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-
2027 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 [L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L. D’AMBROSIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution of Intention for the Proposed Levy of Assessments for the Santa Monica Boulevard Maintenance District (District) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 which will provide for holiday decorations; and set a public hearing for June 29, 2026.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-__________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE ENGINEER,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS
WITHIN THE SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING; and 2) Direct staff to notice a public hearing to be held on June 29, 2026, to consider public testimony of the District’s proposed assessment and activities for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
F.4. HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION – COMMUNITY LAND TRUST
FEASIBILITY STUDY AND POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION
STRATEGY [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, F. CONTRERAS, A. STAUBER, S. CAMPBELL, A. BARTLE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an overview of the findings from the recent Community Land Trust Feasibility Study, discuss whether the City should preserve community land trust development as a potential affordable homeownership strategy, and provide direction on a partnership-based approach that could support a future pilot project if a qualified partner, a viable site opportunity, and sufficient funding become available. This action would not establish a community land trust or commit the City to a specific project at this time. The study and plan have no potential for direct physical impacts on the environment and are thus not a project under State CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive and file the attached Community Land Trust Feasibility Study prepared by HR&A Advisors; 2) Direct staff to pursue a partnership-first implementation strategy centered on outreach to existing community land trust (“CLT”) organizations and mission-aligned development partners to assess interest, capacity, and potential fit for a future West Hollywood pilot project; 3) Direct staff to monitor and pursue local, County, State, and Federal funding opportunities that could support predevelopment, acquisition, rehabilitation or construction, stewardship, and homebuyer assistance for a future pilot project; and 4) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to apply for appropriate grant opportunities as they arise and return to the City Council with any proposed agreement, local match request, use of Affordable Housing Trust Fund resources, or implementation framework necessary to advance a future pilot project.
F.5. APPOINTMENTS TO THE OLDER ADULTS ADVISORY BOARD,
RUSSIAN-SPEAKING ADVISORY BOARD, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
ADVISORY BOARD [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The Mayor and City Councilmembers will make direct appointments to fill vacancies on the Older Adults Advisory Board, Russian-Speaking Advisory Board, and Social Justice Advisory Board.
Specifically, Mayor Heilman will make an appointment to the Older Adults Advisory Board, Councilmember Byers will make an appointment to the City Council Agenda
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Russian-Speaking Advisory Board, and Councilmembers Erickson and Meister will make their appointments to the Social Justice Advisory Board.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Mayor Heilman make a direct appointment to the Older Adults Advisory Board for a term ending February 28, 2027; 2) Councilmember Byers make a direct appointment to the RussianSpeaking Advisory Board for a term ending February 28, 2027; 3) Councilmember Erickson make a direct appointment to the Social Justice Advisory Board for a term ending February 28, 2027; and 4) Councilmember Meister make a direct appointment to the Social Justice Advisory Board for a term ending February 28, 2027.
F.6. DIRECTION TO EVALUATE POTENTIAL MODIFICATIONS TO
TEMPORARY ADVERTISEMENT INSTALLATIONS UNDER THE
SUNSET ARTS & ADVERTISING PROGRAM AND SPECIAL EVENT
PERMITS RELATED TO LONG-TERM ACTIVATIONS [C. BYERS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing Staff to evaluate potential modifications to the requirements of Section 8 of the Sunset Boulevard Off-Site Signage Policy (Policy) related to Temporary Advertising Installations, including potential increases to the number and duration of allowable installations and review of permitted activation types.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct Staff to evaluate potential modifications to the requirements of Section 8 of the Policy related to Temporary Advertising Installations, including potential increases to the number and duration of allowable installations, review of permitted activation types and operational standards, and any related amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, the Policy and other Sunset Arts & Advertising Program (SAAP) requirements, and/or administrative procedures necessary to implement such changes. Staff’s review should evaluate potential modifications to eligibility criteria, location standards, operational standards, public benefit requirements, and related permitting procedures; 2) Direct Staff to evaluate potential modifications to the special events permit requirements to allow for longer-term activations; and 3) Direct Staff to return to the City Council with recommendations for further consideration.
F.7. COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS REGARDING ANDES VIRUS
(HANTAVIRUS), EBOLA, AND OTHER POTENTIAL AND EMERGING
PUBLIC HEALTH THREATS [L. MEISTER, D. HANG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to be prepared to provide community education and resources about Andes Virus and Ebola, as well as other potential and emerging public health threats, if needed. This includes sharing information on the City’s website and preparing a stockpile of supplies in case of an expanded emergency.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct the Human Services Division to be prepared to provide community education and resources about Andes Virus and Ebola, as well as other potential and emerging public health threats. Direct the Human Services Division to coordinate with City Council Agenda
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Communications and appropriate public health agencies to support the dissemination of vetted public health information and connect community members to available resources, if local risk levels or public health guidance warrant additional outreach; 2) Direct the Community Safety Department to review existing pandemic and public health crises preparedness plans to ensure information is accurate and updated if needed; 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to share information including, but not limited to, the City’s website, a news release, and social media; and 4) Direct the Facilities & Field Services Division to review the stockpile of necessary supplies on hand – such as gloves, masks, sanitizers, etc. – to ensure the City is prepared in case of an expanded public health emergency.
F.8. INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES BY
REGULATING STORAGE SPACE AND OTHER AMENITIES IN NEW
DEVELOPMENTS [L. MEISTER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing Staff to evaluate potential regulations for storage space and other amenity spaces in new residential developments in order to increase affordable housing opportunities.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct Staff to evaluate potential regulations for storage space and other amenity spaces in new residential developments and prepare a zone text amendment with a recommendation for consideration; and 2) Direct Staff to work with the City’s lobbyist to lobby for amendments to State law to address amenity space loopholes in ADU laws and support the development of affordable housing.
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 adjourned regular meeting, which will be on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
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Date: June 10, 2026
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