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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
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:
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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The City Council values your comments and acknowledges the right of the public to address issues that are within the City’s jurisdiction and invites the public to do so during the City Council meeting. However, this public participation must be balanced with the need of the City Council to conduct the public’s business in a fair and efficient manner, free from disruption or disturbance. The City offers multiples ways for the public to participate during the meeting.
During the first Public Comment section of the agenda, any member of the public may address the City Council on items appearing on the Consent Calendar. Comments concerning other items on the agenda will be heard at the time the item is considered 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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Please see the Rules of Conduct for City Council meetings for additional rules and expectations for conducting the City Council meetings.
TO PARTICIPATE BY PROVIDING WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE OR AN ECOMMENT:
Members of the public who wish to comment on matters before the City Council are strongly encouraged to submit written correspondence to [email protected] or submit an E-Comment by visiting www.weho.org/wehotv no later than 12:00 p.m. on Council meeting day. Note: Written Correspondence and E-Comments will not be read into the record during the City Council meeting; however, correspondence received by 12:00 p.m. will be forwarded to the City Council and posted on the City's website as part of the official meeting record. Your comments and information will become part of the official public record. If you do not want your personal information included in the official record, please do not include your address and/or phone number.
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If you would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848-6800.
Note: Any agenda item(s) not initiated by 11:00 p.m. may be continued to a subsequent City Council meeting. The City Council may direct staff to continue the item(s) to an already scheduled City Council meeting or may adjourn this meeting to an adjourned regular meeting to consider the item(s).
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 [M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Monday, October 19, 2026, was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, and the Aquatics & Recreation Center (ARC) on Wednesday, October 14, 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 October 5, 2026.
B.3. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 1000 [W. KAHOLOKULA, K.
BARENG, Y. MARTINEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending October 9th, 2026 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 1000 and Adopt Resolution No. 26-066: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
PAYMENT OF DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 1000”.
B.4. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR AUGUST 2026 [W. KAHOLOKULA, K.
BARENG, S. PELOSO, C. JAUREGUI]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer’s Reports for the month ended August 2026 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the August 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 LGBTQ+ Commission, the Public Safety Commission, the Older Adults Advisory Board, the Russian Speaking Advisory Board, the Social Justice Advisory Board, and the Transgender Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.6. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED AND RE-ADVERTISE FOR WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK RELIGHTING PROJECT [H. COLLINS, P. TICUN, K. TRUDEAU]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider rejecting the bids received for the West Hollywood Park Relighting Project and, if required, authorize staff to re-issue and re-advertise the bid at a later date.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Reject the bids for the West Hollywood Park Relighting Project, as submitted on July 9, 2026, and return the associated bid bonds; and 2) Authorize staff to re-issue and re-advertise, if required, all or a portion of the work for the West Hollywood Park Relighting Project at a later date.
B.7. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL CITYWIDE
ELECTRICAL AND LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEMS SERVICES WITH GA
TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. [H. COLLINS, P. TICUN, K. TRUDEAU]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Maintenance Services with GA Technical Services, Inc. to provide on-call Citywide electrical and low voltage systems.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Maintenance Services with GA Technical Services, Inc. to provide oncall Citywide electrical and low voltage systems for an increased amount of $630,000 and a new total not-to-exceed amount of $1,080,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the amendment to the Agreements.
B.8. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH ALL CITY MANAGEMENT
SERVICES FOR SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD SERVICES [D. RIVAS,
T. CARTER, D. MURRAY, L. ALVAREZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an Agreement for Services with All City Management Services to provide crossing guard services at designated school intersections within the City of West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Services with All City Management Services to provide school crossing guard services in an amount not to exceed $133,024.32; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the Agreement.
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C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
C.1. REQUEST TO PERMIT MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING TALL WALL SIGNS AT 8401 SUNSET BOULEVARD [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, P.
CAPORASO]:
SUBJECT: The Andaz West Hollywood Project (Project) proposes to modify the existing West Sign by extending the sign face of the west elevation (West Sign) by 10' towards Sunset Boulevard, within the Property Line, through the construction of a steel frame armature attached to the existing building, as well as other modifications to the proportions of the existing West Sign and east elevation (East Sign) at 8401 Sunset Boulevard (Project Site). The Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and Section 15311.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 26- __________: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
TO MODIFY EXISTING TALL WALL SIGNS AT 8401 SUNSET
BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA AND DETERMINING
THAT THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 AND SECTION 15311”; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 26-__________: “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
APPROVING A ZONE MAP AMENDMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO MODIFY EXISTING TALL WALL
SIGNS AT 8401 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA DETERMINING THAT THE PROJECT IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES
SECTION 15301 AND SECTION 15311.”
C.2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT: OPEN SPACE ELEMENT UPDATE [N.
MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, F. CONTRERAS, T. FARRIS, E. ROTMAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a General Plan Amendment updating and renaming the Parks and Recreation Element as the Open Space Element of the West Hollywood General Plan 2035, in accordance with State law, and adopting a Negative Declaration pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (”CEQA”) Guidelines.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council hold 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 AN AMENDMENT TO THE
GENERAL PLAN TO UPDATE THE PARKS AND RECREATION
ELEMENT, RENAMING IT THE OPEN SPACE ELEMENT, AND
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ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA
GUIDELINES”.
C.3. USER FEE STUDY AND PROPOSED FEE RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 [W. KAHOLOKULA, A. RUIZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive testimony and consider adopting a resolution establishing fees and charges for City of West Hollywood services for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Additionally, the Council will receive and file the updated User Fee Model prepared by Willdan Financial Services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) 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”; and 2) Receive and file the Updated User Fee Model prepared by Willdan Financial Services.
D. LEGISLATIVE:
D.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD ESTABLISHING LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF CITY
PROPERTY FOR UNAUTHORIZED LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
AND PRESERVING CITY PROPERTY FOR CITY PURPOSES AND
ADDING CHAPTER 9.10 TO THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL
CODE [L. LANGER, D. RIVAS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider introducing on first reading an ordinance establishing conditions on the use of City property as a staging area, processing location, or operations base for unauthorized law enforcement activities. The ordinance applies to covered activities by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, including civil immigration enforcement.
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce on first reading, Ordinance No. 26- ___________: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST HOLLYWOOD PRESERVING CITY PROPERTY FOR CITY
PURPOSES AND ADDING CHAPTER 9.10 TO THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE.”
D.2. AN ORDINANCE DEFINING MULTI-PARTNER DOMESTIC
RELATIONSHIPS, ESTABLISHING A REGISTRATION PROCESS, AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.40 AND 17.52 TO INCLUDE PROTECTIONS FOR PERSONS IN MULTI-PARTNER DOMESTIC RELATIONSHIPS [L.
LANGER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider introducing on first reading an ordinance adopting proposed Chapter 2.86 of the Municipal Code to define “multi-partner domestic relationship,” create a registration process for multipartner domestic relationships modeled after the City’s Domestic City Council Agenda
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Partnership Ordinance, extend health care visitation rights and jail visitation rights to individuals in multi-partner domestic relationships, and extend legal protections against rent adjustments and termination of tenancy for individuals in multi-partner domestic relationships.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Introduce and conduct first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 26-__________: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING CHAPTER
2.86 OF ARTICLE 4 OF TITLE 2 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE DEFINING MULTI-PARTNER DOMESTIC
RELATIONSHIPS, ESTABLISHING A REGISTRATION PROCESS, AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.40 AND 17.52 TO INCLUDE PROTECTIONS FOR PERSONS IN MULTI-PARTNER DOMESTIC RELATIONSHIPS”; and 2) Direct the City Clerk, following adoption of the ordinance, to notice a public hearing for creation of a fee for the registration process.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
F. NEW BUSINESS:
F.1. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT [L. LANGER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the First Amendment to the employment agreement with City Manager Jackie Rocco to revise certain benefits, effective October 19, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the First Amendment to the City Manager employment agreement with Jackie Rocco, effective October 19, 2026, and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
F.2. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING REQUESTS [J.
ROCCO, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of a discretionary funding request submitted by Councilmember Erickson.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approving a discretionary funding request from Councilmember Erickson; 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute documents incident to the Co-sponsorship Agreement for the event as outlined in the staff report; 3) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for the event outlined in the staff report; 4) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the event as outlined in the staff report, including, but not limited to, the City’s website, press release, and social media tools; and 5) Authorize the fee waivers as outlined in the staff report.
F.3. ADDRESSING NOISE-RELATED ISSUES IMPACTING QUALITY OF LIFE [L. MEISTER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to identify ways to better monitor and address noise-related issues that can negatively impact City Council Agenda
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quality of life in West Hollywood – specifically noise from helicopters and mechanical equipment – and to evaluate possible amendments to the City’s Municipal Code to help remedy such concerns.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to explore updating the City of West Hollywood Official App, specifically the Service Requests portal, to better receive and monitor helicopter-related noise complaints submitted by local residents; 2) Direct staff to evaluate potential amendments to the City’s Municipal Code to help address noise-related concerns that stem from mechanical equipment operations for existing buildings and, particularly, for additional noise mitigation for new construction projects (both commercial and residential); 3) Direct staff to research the City of Los Angeles Noise Control Ordinance (Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 112.02) and speak with the City of Los Angeles to determine if a similar code or a similar code in combination with “a reasonable standard” would be an effective solution; and 4) Direct staff to come up with additional mitigation measures for existing buildings, where noise impacts are affecting surrounding residential properties.
F.4. RAINBOW DISTRICT SIDEWALK VENDING PILOT PROGRAM [D.
HANG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to develop a Rainbow District Sidewalk Vending Pilot Program. The pilot program will focus on promoting entrepreneurship and creating a pathway for sidewalk food vendors to become licensed and permitted businesses in the City of West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to develop a Rainbow District Sidewalk Vending Pilot Program as outlined in this staff report; and 2) Return to Council with recommendations regarding the structure and boundaries of the pilot zone, eligibility, operating and placement standards, fee assistance, implementation costs, privacy protections, compliance mechanisms, and any necessary changes to City policies or regulations.
F.5. DIRECTION ON THE FOUNTAIN AVENUE STREETSCAPE PROJECT [L. MEISTER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to evaluate a modified Fountain Avenue Streetscape Project that retains existing parking and omits protected bikeways while incorporating a reduction to one travel lane in each direction with a center turn lane, resurfacing and restriping, high-visibility crosswalks, painted curb extensions, and traffic calming. Staff’s evaluation would inform subsequent Council direction on Phase I and Phase II.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to evaluate modifications to Phase I of the Fountain Avenue Streetscape Project that would retain existing parking and omit protected bikeways while incorporating resurfacing and restriping, one travel lane in each direction with a center turn lane, highvisibility crosswalks, painted curb extensions, and traffic calming. The City Council Agenda
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evaluation should address design feasibility, safety, cost, schedule, and grant funding implications; and 2) Direct staff to return with the evaluation for further City Council direction on the design and elements of Phase I and Phase II.
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, November 2, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
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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: October 14, 2026
Signature: Eric Matikosh
Office of the City Clerk