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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
6:00 P.M. – ADJOURNED 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:
During public meetings, community gatherings, interactions with the public, and with one another, the City endeavors for all participants and attendees to conduct City business and treat others with respect, a core value of the City. This includes being polite, professional, and thoughtful when interacting with others. Our collective commitment to West Hollywood requires intention, cooperation, courtesy, consideration, tolerance, forgiveness, acceptance, inclusiveness, kindness, compassion, and patience.
Our respect is expressed not only in the words we choose, but also in our tone, our demeanor, and our actions toward one another.
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During the first Public Comment section of the agenda, any member of the public may address the City Council on items appearing on the Consent Calendar. Comments concerning other items on the agenda will be heard at the time the item is considered during the course of the meeting; however, they may be offered at this time if the member of the public cannot be in attendance later in the evening. Members of the public may also comment upon any other item of interest that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council at this time, or later in the meeting under the second Public Comment period. Please see Agenda Item No. 1 below for more information.
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Note: Any agenda item(s) not initiated by 11:00 p.m. may be continued to a subsequent City Council meeting. The City Council may direct staff to continue the item(s) to an already scheduled City Council meeting or may adjourn this meeting to an adjourned regular meeting to consider the item(s).
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES: This time has been set aside for any Councilmember to provide their disclosures subject to the Levine Act for any item(s) on the posted agenda.
ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
PRESENTATIONS:
A. PUBLIC COMMENT: The City Council values your comments; however, pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council cannot take action on items not listed on the posted agenda. The public comment period is limited to 20 minutes, with 2 minutes allotted for each speaker. This public comment period is to address the City Council on Consent Calendar items, other agenda items (if the member of the public cannot be present at the time the item is considered) or items of general interest within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Another period is also reserved for general comment later in the meeting for those that could not be heard at this time. Public Hearing testimony will only be taken at the time of the hearing.
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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 Tuesday, September 22, 2026, was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, and the Aquatics & Recreation Center (ARC) on Wednesday, September 16, 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 August 31, 2026.
B.3. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 998 [W. KAHOLOKULA, K.
BARENG, S. STEPHENS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending September 11, 2026, pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 998 and Adopt Resolution No. 26-062: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
PAYMENT OF DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 998”.
B.4. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JULY 2026 [W. KAHOLOKULA, K.
BARENG, S. PELOSO, C. JAUREGUI]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer’s Reports for the month ended July 2026 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the July 2026 Treasurer’s Report.
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B.5. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive synopses from the Human Services Commission, the Rent Stabilization Commission, the Disabilities Advisory Board, and the Older Adults Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.6. 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.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Receive and file.
B.7. RECOGNITION OF DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH [D. RIVAS, T.
CARTER, D. MURRAY, I. ARREDONDO, M. LIBERMAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will recognize October as Disabilities Awareness Month through the 28th Annual Disability Service Awards, a Community Health & Wellness Event, and expanded educational and awareness efforts through the Disability Awareness Month Educational Initiative.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Proclaim October as Disabilities Awareness Month; 2) Approve the 28th Annual Disability Service Awards to be presented at a televised meeting of the Disabilities Advisory Board on Wednesday, October 28, 2026; 3) Waive enforcement of the three-hour parking restrictions until 4 p.m. at Plummer Park on Thursday, October 1, 2026, for the Community Health & Wellness Event; 4) Direct the Facilities Division to install Disability Awareness Month Educational Initiative banners in Council Chambers for display during Disability Awareness Month; 5) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials associated with Disabilities Awareness Month activities; and 6) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote Disability Awareness Month events and educational initiatives, including, but not limited to, the City’s website, social media platforms, and digital billboards.
B.8. GRANT AWARD AND EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR THE JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2027 [D. RIVAS, A. SHANDI, J. ANUKAM]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing the acceptance of $20,150.00 funding awarded to the City of West Hollywood from the United States Department of Justice's Bureau allocation for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for the Fiscal Year 2025- 27 Program.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize staff to accept the $20,150.00 funding awarded to the City of West Hollywood from the US Department of Justice's Bureau allocation of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), Fiscal Year 2025-27 Program; 2) Upon award of the grant, authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to increase revenues and expenditures by an equal amount, which will be determined upon successful award of the grant, and is projected to be $20,150.00; 3) Authorize the expenditure of JAG funds to continue the Park Security Patrol Program; and 4) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute documents incident to the grant.
B.9. AGREEMENT WITH FEHR & PEERS FOR TRANSIT SERVICES STUDY [H. COLLINS, T. FUHRER, C. VASQUEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of an Agreement for Professional Services with Fehr & Peers for conducting a comprehensive transit services study (“WeHo Transit Services Study”) for all Cityoperated and City-supported transit services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Professional Services with Fehr & Peers for the WeHo Transit Services Study in a total not-to-exceed amount of $298,653.00, for a term beginning September 28, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
B.10. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH HR&A
ADVISORS FOR ADDITIONAL ON-CALL TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS [H. COLLINS, T. FUHRER, D. FENN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with HR&A Advisors for additional on-call technical and financial analysis on the Metro K Kine Northern Extension Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD).
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with HR&A Advisors, to increase the amount of the Agreement by $125,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $200,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
B.11. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
WITH ASCENCIA FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER AND HOUSING
RETENTION SERVICES [D. RIVAS, T. CARTER, D. MURRAY]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with Ascencia to consolidate the City’s emergency shelter resources, establish dedicated shelter capacity for eligible West Hollywood participants, and strengthen housing-focused case management, coordination, performance reporting, and fiscal accountability consistent with the City’s Coordinated Response Framework.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with Ascencia to implement the revised emergency shelter and housing retention service model, with an annual not-to-exceed amount of $399,014 for Contract Year 2 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and $406,944 for Contract Year 3 (October 1, 2027 through September 30, 2028); and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the Agreement.
B.12. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH FM3
RESEARCH FOR DATA COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, AND COMMUNITY
RESEARCH SERVICES [D. RIVAS, T. CARTER, D. KAHN-EPSTEIN, F.
GOMEZ, B. LUBIN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of an amendment to the Agreement for Services with FM3 Research to support current and future data collection, analysis, program evaluation, and community engagement efforts related to Human Services priority initiatives, including housing stability, homelessness prevention, poverty reduction, childcare, and older adult services.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve an amendment to the Agreement for Services with FM3 Research to provide continued data collection, analysis, program evaluation, communications support, and community engagement services related to Human Services priority initiatives; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
B.13. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CIP 2502, BATTERY BACK-UP SYSTEM (BBS) INVENTORY AND MODERNIZATION PROJECT [H.
COLLINS, J. GILMOUR, R. GARLAND]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the Notice of Completion for CIP 2502, Battery Back-up System (BBS) Inventory and Modernization Project by Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC.
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, and b) Issue the final payment to the contractor at the end of the 35-day lien period.
B.14. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL
REFORM ACT OF 1974 [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: Pursuant to the Political Reform Act (the “Act”), the City Council directed staff to: (1) conduct a review of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code (“Code”) to determine if a change in the Code was necessary; (2) file a biennial notice regarding the results of the review no later than required deadline; and (3) amend the City’s Code pursuant to the act, if necessary. During the review process, Staff found that updates and amendments to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code are necessary. A redline version of the proposed amended Code is attached.
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RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 26-_________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF
1974.”
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
D. LEGISLATIVE: None.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
E.1. QUARTERLY UPDATE ON DEVELOPMENT [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, S. QURESHY, B. GALAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a quarterly update on development activity, including the status of major commercial and mixeduse development projects, as requested.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive an update on development activity in the City.
E.2. SEMI-ANNUAL COMMUNITY SAFETY UPDATE [D. RIVAS, A.
SHANDI]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on community safety activities, including year-to-date crime data from January to June 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive an update and provide feedback on community safety activities.
E.3. BUSINESS TASK FORCE UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS [L.
BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L. D’AMBROSIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the Business Task Force’s work including its meetings, discussions, and resulting recommendations.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update on Business Task Force; 2) Direct Staff to incorporate applicable Business Task Force recommendations into existing or future departmental work plans; and 3) Direct Staff to incorporate any Business Task Force recommendations for new studies, programs, or activities requiring additional funding in a future budget discussion before implementation.
E.4. PLANNING UPDATE AND STREET CLOSURES FOR “LIVE ON
SUNSET,” A MUSIC EVENT ON THE SUNSET STRIP [Y. QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, K. MCCORMACK]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a planning update and consider corresponding approvals related to the City’s upcoming event “Live on Sunset,” including a new date of Saturday, November 14, 2026, event hours, and street closure approvals.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive a planning update related to the Sunset Strip music event; 2) Approve an event date of Saturday, November 14, 2026; 3) Approve the related street closures, outlined in the body of this report, to accommodate the planned programming; 4) Approve the waiver of Special Event Permit fees and Encroachment Permit fees for City businesses hosting events in their businesses related to the Sunset Strip music event; 5) Authorize up to $10,000 for required Los Angeles County Fire Department site plan reviews for businesses requiring Special Event Permits; 6) Approve the waiver of Temporary Peddler's License Permit Fees for authorized vendors participating in the Sunset Strip music event; 7) Waive residential permit parking restrictions citywide from Saturday, November 14, at 12:00 p.m. through Sunday, November 15, at 12:00 p.m.; 8) Approve a potential loss of revenue from parking meters and lots in an amount of approximately $4,000; and 9) Authorize the City Manager or their designee to make adjustments related to the event’s operations, including footprint or street closures.
F. NEW BUSINESS:
F.1. AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH AMERICAN
GLOBAL SECURITY, INC. FOR UNARMED COMMUNITY SAFETY
OFFICER SERVICES [D. RIVAS, A. SHANDI]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an Agreement for Professional Services with American Global Security, Inc. for Citywide unarmed Community Safety Officer services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Professional Services with American Global Security, Inc., for a total not-to-exceed amount of $550,000 ($250,000.00 in FY 2026-27 and $300,000 in FY 2027-28), with the ability to extend the contract for up to one (1) additional year for fa total contract term of up to three (3) years; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to this Agreement.
F.2. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING REQUESTS [J.
ROCCO, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of multiple discretionary funding requests submitted by various Council Offices, as outlined in the staff report.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approving various discretionary funding requests as outlined in the staff report; 2) Authorize the City Manager or designees to negotiate and execute documents incident to the Cosponsorship Agreements for various events as outlined in the staff report; 3) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for events outlined in the staff report; 4) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the events outlined in the staff report, including, but not limited to, the City’s website, press release, and social City Council Agenda
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media tools; 5) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate and expend funds in accordance with the approved Fiscal Year 27 budget and amounts outlined in the staff report; and 6) Authorize the fee waivers as outlined in the staff report.
F.3. JOINING REGIONAL AND GLOBAL NETWORKS TO ADVANCE
BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION [J. ERICKSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to take steps to further establish the City of West Hollywood as a leader in biodiversity conservation and as a model for sustainable practices through membership in various regional and global networks.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to apply for the City of West Hollywood to join the California Global Biodiversity Alliance (CalGBA); 2) Direct staff to consider applying for the City of West Hollywood to become an official observer to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD); and 3) Direct staff to register the City of West Hollywood with CitiesWithNature.
F.4. DESIGNATED LOCAL CULTURAL RESOURCES SIGNAGE
PROGRAM [L. MEISTER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider providing direction to staff to develop a modern and consistent signage program to recognize designated local cultural resources. The program should be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission before implementation.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to develop a modern, consistent signage program to recognize designated local cultural resources; 2) Engage the Historic Preservation Commission on the development and implementation of the program; and 3) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate up to $5,000 from budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with beginning this project. Future allocations will be requested as part of the City’s budget process.
F.5. A RESOLUTION TO INITIATE LOCAL CULTURAL RESOURCE
DESIGNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR THE WERLE BUILDING, 626 N.
ROBERTSON BOULEVARD [L. MEISTER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to initiate local cultural resource designation proceedings for the Werle Building, located at 626 North Robertson Boulevard. If the resolution is approved, staff will initiate the City’s cultural resource designation process, which includes staff preparing a nomination – with the assistance of a historic preservation consultant if needed – and bringing the nomination to the Historic Preservation Commission for review and consideration.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-__________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILOF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD TO INITIATE LOCAL CULTURALRESOURCE
DESIGNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR “THE WERLEBUILDING,”
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LOCATED AT 626 N. ROBERTSON BOULEVARD”; 2) Direct staff to initiate the City’s cultural resource designation process, including staff review and preparing the necessary analysis for the Historic Preservation Commission’s review and consideration; and 3) Return to City Council with staff’s findings and the Historic Preservation Commission’s decision for final consideration.
F.6. PREPARATIONS FOR THE PREDICTED “SUPER” EL NIÑO [J.
ERICKSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to begin preparing for what is predicted to be a very strong upcoming El Niño season during fall and winter 2026-27.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to take necessary steps to prepare for the impacts of predicted severe weather events associated with a “Super” El Niño season; 2) Direct staff to coordinate an interdepartmental working group to address such weather events, including the Public Works Department, Community Safety Department, Human Services & Rent Stabilization Department, Communications Department, City Manager’s Department, and others, as needed; and 3) Direct the City to coordinate with external agencies and community partners, especially the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Los Angeles County Fire Department, as well as County, State, and Federal emergency management agencies, as needed.
F.7. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE WESTSIDE CITIES
HOUSING TRUST (WSCAHT) JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY [S.
CAMPBELL, A. BARTLE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to join the proposed Westside Cities Affordable Housing Trust (WSCAHT), a regional Joint Powers Authority (JPA) being considered by the member cities of the Westside Cities Council of Governments (WSCCOG), to expand affordable housing financing opportunities through regional collaboration.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-__________
approving the City's membership in the Westside Cities Affordable Housing Trust (WSCAHT); 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement establishing the WSCAHT; and 3) Appoint one (1) City Council member to serve as the City's Director and one (1) City Council member to serve as the City's Alternate Director on the Board of Directors of the Westside Cities Affordable Housing Trust.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
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PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for the public to address the Council on any item of interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council that could not be heard under Item 1 at the beginning of the meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS: This portion of the meeting is set aside for general comments, announcements, requests of staff, subcommittee meeting reports, and/or other issues of concern from members of the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourn to its next regular meeting, which will be on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
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Date: September 16, 2026
Signature: Eric Matikosh
Office of the City Clerk