Regular City Council Meeting
B.1
POSTING OF AGENDA:The agenda for the meeting of Monday, April 6, 2026, was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, and the Aquatics & Recreation Center (ARC) on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
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This is a routine administrative filing.
B.3
APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 989 [O. JONES, K. BARENG, Y. MARTINEZ]:The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending March 27th, 2026 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 989 and Adopt Resolution No. 26-024: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 989”.
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This is a routine procedural item required by state government code and the West Hollywood Municipal Code
B.4
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 26-07 (2ND READING) "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.08 AND 15.12 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, FINDING THAT SUCH ACTION DOES NOT QUALIFY AS A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ("CEQA") UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15378 AND IS OTHERWISE EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3), AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS RELATING THERETO" [J. JIMÉNEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 26-07, amending Chapters 15.08 and 15.12 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code, finding that such action does not qualify as a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") under State CEQA guidelines Section 15378 and is otherwise exempt from CEQA under State CEQA guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), and taking other actions relating thereto.RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 26-07: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.08 AND 15.12 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, FINDING THAT SUCH ACTION DOES NOT QUALIFY AS A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ("CEQA") UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15378 AND IS OTHERWISE EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3), AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS RELATING THERETO."
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These amendments aim to clarify, organize, and restate existing regulations related to the city's wastewater system and the administration of the "Cit...
B.5
COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:The City Council will receive Synopses from the Human Services Commission and the Older Adults Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
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The Human Services Commission met on March 10, 2026, and discussed the Homelessness Initiative, including the Coordinated Response Framework (CRF) imp...
B.6
UPDATE ON PARKING STUDY FOR WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK AND LIBRARY [H. COLLINS, V. GUARINO, B. BORTFELD]:The City Council will receive an update on the parking study for West Hollywood Park and Library.RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
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The study, performed by Chen Ryan Mobility between July and September 2025, analyzed parking utilization and user behavior
B.7
UPDATE ON STUDY TO AMEND DESIGN DISTRICT STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN (DDSMP) TO INCLUDE PROTECTED BIKE LANES ON BEVERLY BOULEVARD [H. COLLINS, T. FUHRER, C. CORRAO, P. PORTWOOD]:The City Council will receive an update on the Beverly Boulevard Protected Bike Lane Project, to provide a project status update and outline the planned community engagement strategy and timeline.RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
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This project aims to amend the Design District Streetscape Master Plan (DDSMP) to evaluate the inclusion of protected bike lanes on Beverly Boulevard,...
B.8
FY 2025-2026 WEST HOLLYWOOOD COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT [Y. QUARKER, L. ROLLINS]:The City Council will receive the West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation Semi-Annual Report.RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
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WHCHC currently provides affordable housing and supportive services to 545 community members across 15 apartment communities, with one new community u...
B.9
CONSIDERATION OF INSTALLING BIKE LOCKERS AT CITY FACILITIES [H. COLLINS, T. FUHRER, C. CORRAO, P. PORTWOOD]:The City Council will consider the procurement and installation of secure bike lockers at three (3) City facilities, including City Hall, Plummer Park, and West Hollywood Park.RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct Staff to install bike lockers at City Hall, Plummer Park, and West Hollywood Park …
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These lockers will offer enhanced security and technological capabilities, such as membership-only access via mobile app and digital payments, to addr...
B.10
AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR ROLL-UP & INDUSTRIAL DOOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH R&S OVERHEAD DOORS OF SOUTH BAY, INC. [H. COLLINS, P. TICUN, E. HAMANT]:The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 8 to the Agreement for Maintenance Services with R&S Overhead Doors of South Bay, Inc. to provide roll-up and industrial door maintenance services.RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 8 to the Agreement for Maintenance Services with R&S Overhead Doors of South Bay, Inc. to provide roll-up and industrial door maintenance services for an increased amount of $100,350 and a new total not-to-exceed amount of $345,350 …
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This amendment will increase the contract amount by $100,350, bringing the new total not-to-exceed amount to $345,350
B.11
APPROVAL OF A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY (METRO) RELATED TO THE 2023 ZERO EMISSION VEHICLE (ZEV) CALL FOR PROJECTS GRANT [H. COLLINS, T. FUHRER, C. VASQUEZ]:The City Council will consider approving a Funding Agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) for the 2023 Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Call for Projects Grant to procure zero-emission transit vehicles.RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the Funding Agreement with Metro to secure and facilitate the use and expenditure of grant funds in the amount of $800,000 …
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This grant, awarded in 2023, requires a local match of $575,000, which will be allocated from unallocated reserves in the Measure M Fund
B.12
AGREEMENT FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WITH THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MARKETING CORPORATION (D.B.A. VISIT WEST HOLLYWOOD) [L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L. D’AMBROSIA]:The City Council of the City of West Hollywood (City) will consider approval of an Agreement with the West Hollywood Marketing Corporation, d.b.a. Visit West Hollywood (VWH), to administer a program of work for the West Hollywood Tourism Improvement District (WeHoTID).RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for services with the West Hollywood Marketing Corporation, d.b.a. Visit West Hollywood (VWH), through June 30, 2035, for ongoing management and administration of the West Hollywood Tourism Improvement District (WeHoTID) …
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Visit West Hollywood) to manage the West Hollywood Tourism Improvement District (WeHoTID) through June 30, 2035
B.13
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING FINAL MAP NO. 84359 FOR THE 5-UNIT CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION, LOCATED AT 1051 SPAULDING AVENUE IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]:The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving Final Map No. 84359, a 5-unit condominium subdivision, located at 1051 Spaulding Avenue. This item is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15268(b)(3) - ministerial projects.RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 26-_____: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING FINAL MAP NO. 84359 FOR THE 5-UNIT CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION, LOCATED AT 1051 SPAULDING AVENUE IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA."
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This action is considered a ministerial project and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
C.1
APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. PC 26-1635 CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A REQUEST TO REDEVELOP A 40,186-SQUARE-FOOT PROJECT SITE ON THREE ABUTTING PARCELS WITH A SEVEN-STORY, MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL AND HOTEL DEVELOPMENT AT 7811 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD AND 1114 NORTH ORANGE GROVE AVENUE AND A DETACHED FOUR-STORY NINE-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AT 1125 NORTH OGDEN DRIVE [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, S. QURESHY, A. CASTILLO]:The City Council will consider an appeal filed by Michael T. Carter regarding the Planning Commission’s adoption of Resolution No. PC 26-1635, approving the demolition of all structures and parking lots on a 40,186-square-foot project site consisting of three contiguous parcels to be tied as a single project site, and construction of a seven-story mixed-use residential and hotel building at 7811 Santa Monica Boulevard and 1114 North Orange Grove Avenue in the CC2 (Commercial, Community 2) zoning district …
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Carter regarding the Planning Commission’s approval of a mixed-use development at 7811 Santa Monica Boulevard, 1114 North Orange Grove Avenue, and 112...
C.2
CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST TO PERMIT A TWO-SIDED FULL MOTION ANIMATED BILLBOARD, A STATIC DIGITAL BILLBOARD, AND PUBLIC REALM ENHANCEMENTS AT 9039 SUNSET BOULEVARD [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, P. CAPORASO]:Continued Public Hearing on a Request to Permit a Two-Sided Full-Motion Animated Billboard, a Static Digital Billboard, and Public Realm Enhancements at 9039 Sunset Boulevard.RECOMMENDATION:Staff recommends that the City Council continue this Public Hearing to April 20, 2026.
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The staff recommendation is to continue the hearing to April 20, 2026
E.1
RESOLUTION TO START THE PROCESS OF ESTABLISHING AN ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT (EIFD) TO PARTIALLY FUND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) K LINE NORTHERN EXTENSION PROJECT [H. COLLINS, T. FUHRER, D. FENN]:The City Council will consider adopting a resolution initiating the formal administrative process of establishing an Enhanced Infrastructure Finance District (EIFD) in order to dedicate a portion of future revenue growth to the construction of the Metro K Line Northern Extension.RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 26-_______: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD DIRECTING STAFF TO START THE PROCESS OF ESTABLISHING AN ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT (EIFD) TO PARTIALLY FUND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) K LINE NORTHERN EXTENSION PROJECT AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS.”
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This district would dedicate a portion of future property tax revenue growth to support the extension, which is a critical regional transportation ini...
E.2
RECONCEPTUALIZATION AND RESTORATION OF A MUSIC EVENT ON THE SUNSET STRIP [Y. QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH]:The City Council will receive a proposal from JJ-LA related to the reconceptualization and restoration of a music event on the Sunset Strip to take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026.RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive a proposal from JJ-LA related to the reconceptualization and restoration of a music event on the Sunset Strip and provide staff with direction regarding the proposal …
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The event would span Sunset Boulevard between San Vicente Blvd. and Doheny Dr., requiring a full street closure
F.1
DIRECTION TO AMEND THE LIST OF CITY HOLIDAYS TO RENAME "CESAR E. CHAVEZ DAY" TO "FARMWORKERS DAY" [J. ROCCO, A. LOVANO]:The City Council will consider directing staff to amend the Municipal Code to replace "César E. Chávez Day" with "Farmworkers Day" as a City holiday, and to update related City materials, including the parking holiday resolution and parking meter signage, to reflect the new holiday name.RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to return with an ordinance to remove "César E. Chávez Day" from the list of City holidays in Section 2.080.030 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code and replace it with "Farmworkers Day" …
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Chávez Day" to "Farmworkers Day"
F.3
DIRECTION TO REQUIRE APPLICANT BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS AND SPECIFIC PLANS [L. MEISTER]:The City Council will consider requiring applicants for Development Agreements and Specific Plans to submit standardized information about their qualifications, experience, and track record. The goal is to improve transparency and support more informed and consistent decision-making in the review process for these types of development applications.RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Require applicants for Development Agreements and Specific Plans to submit supplemental information as part of their application, including company background and organizational structure …
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This includes details on company structure, relevant project experience, and a history of prior work within the city and other jurisdictions