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The Public Facilities, Recreation, and Infrastructure Commission will hear a staff report on completed historic pillar preservation work, review plans for a plaque remembering people disappeared by ICE, and discuss the annual facilities tour and ongoing capital projects.
This preview is based on the published Public Facilities Recreation Infrastructure Commission agenda. It does not reflect what will actually happen at the meeting.
What's proposed
Staff will present a report describing preservation work recently finished on the Queens Road Pillar, a structure the City Council designated as a local cultural landmark in 2023. The work included stabilizing loose roof tiles, protecting the structure from water damage, removing old failing coatings, and preparing surfaces for future historically appropriate finishes.
Why it matters
The pillar is an official historic landmark that had been damaged by weather, graffiti, and age. Because it sits on public property, the City is responsible for maintaining it. This update tells residents how public money and effort were used to protect a piece of local history.
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Meeting Date
2026-10-14
6:30 p.m.
Location
West Hollywood City Council Chambers, 625 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Speakers wishing to address the commission in person must complete a speaker request form before the meeting begins, including their name and the item number(s) they wish to speak on. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker. Written comments can be emailed to pfcpubliccomment@weho.org by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the meeting day to be forwarded to the commission and posted online. To speak by telephone, a speaker request must be submitted to pfcpubliccomment@weho.org by 12:00 p.m. on the meeting day, including name and phone number, to be added to the remote speaker list; staff will confirm registration and provide call-in details, and callers may dial in ten minutes before the 6:30 p.m. start.
AGENDA
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
PUBLIC FACILITIES, RECREATION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026
6:30 P.M.
WEST HOLLYWOOD CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
625 N. SAN VICENTE BLVD.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Public Facilities, Recreation, and Infrastructure Commission 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 (pronounced “Keech”).
Meeting materials submitted to the Public Facilities, Recreation, and Infrastructure
Commission (Commission) shall be distributed within 72 hours of the meeting and are
available for public inspection online at www.weho.org/pfc and at the staff table during
the Commission meeting.
To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices
(ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. For people who are Deaf or hard of
hearing, please dial 711 or 1-800-735-2929 (TTY) or 1-800-735-2922 (voice) for
California Relay Service (CRS) assistance. If you require accommodations to
What the Commission will decide
The commission is being asked to receive and file the report, meaning no action is required beyond listening to the update.
Staff recommendation
Receive and file.
What's proposed
Staff will share information about a plan to install a plaque remembering people who have disappeared after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the Trump administration. The plaque would follow the City's existing Memorials, Tribute Trees, and Plaques Policy Guideline. A similar existing memorial to people disappeared after Chile's 1973 coup is being used as a model for size and placement.
Why it matters
This plaque would be a public memorial addressing an issue affecting immigrant families in the community. The commission's review is a required step in the City's process before any final decision is made about where and how the plaque would be installed.
What the Commission will decide
The commission is being asked to receive and file this information. The item notes it will come back to the commission later for review, input, and a final decision on moving forward.
Staff recommendation
Receive and file.
Applicant: Councilmember Lauren Meister (originally initiated this request to the City Council)
participate in the meeting (e.g., an American Sign Language interpreter), please contact
the City Clerk’s Office at (323) 848-6800 at least 72 hours before the meeting date.
If meeting-related transportation special accommodation is required, please submit your
request to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848-6800 at least 48 hours prior to the
meeting. For public transportation information, please call (323) GO-COMMUTE or
(323) 466-3876 or visit www.metro.net.
RULES OF DECORUM
Audience members shall not engage in disorderly or boisterous conduct, including the
utterance of loud, threatening, or abusive language, whistling, stamping of feet or other
acts which disturb, disrupt, impede, or otherwise render the orderly conduct of the
Commission meeting infeasible. An audience member who repeatedly or continuously
engages in any such conduct shall, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer or a
majority of the Commission, be subject to ejection from the meeting.
Each person addressing the Commission shall do so in an orderly manner and shall not
make repetitious, slanderous, or irrelevant remarks, or engage in any other disorderly
conduct which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the
Commission meetings. Any person who so disrupts the meeting may, at the discretion
of the Presiding Officer or a majority of the Commission, be subject to ejection from the
meeting.
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.
PROVIDING PUBLIC COMMENT
Any person wishing to speak on any item of business on the agenda before the
Commission shall first complete a speaker request form and submit the form to the
Secretary.
1. A speaker request form must be completed before the meeting begins.
Please include your name and the item number(s) you would like to speak.
2. No person shall address the Commission without first being recognized by the
Presiding Officer.
3. Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
TO PARTICIPATE BY PROVIDING WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE OR AN E-COMMENT
Staff strongly encourage the public to submit an email pfcpubliccomment@weho.org no
later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the meeting day. All comments received by 12:00 p.m.
will be forwarded to the Commission and posted on the City’s website.
TO PARTICIPATE BY LISTENING TO THE MEETING AUDIO & PROVIDING PUBLIC
COMMENT BY TELEPHONE
Any person wishing to speak by telephone on any item of business on the agenda
before the Commission shall be required to submit a speaker request to
pfcpubliccomment@weho.org no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the meeting day in
order to be added to the remote public speaker list.
1. A speaker request must be completed before the submission timeline noted
above. Please include your name, phone number (for staff to identify your
caller location on Zoom), and the item number(s) you would like to speak.
2. Staff will confirm your pre-registration by providing the call-in phone number
and meeting ID number.
3. You may dial-in ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting. The meeting
begins at 6:30 p.m. You will be placed ON HOLD in the Virtual Meeting Room
until the meeting commences. When you enter the meeting, please mute your
telephone.
4. Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
Note 1: Public comment 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.
Note 2: Staff are unable to respond to emails during the meeting. All requests to speak
by telephone must be confirmed in advance and requests to speak on additional
agenda items cannot be accommodated during the meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER – 6:30 P.M.
A. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
B. ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 2026
4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This public comment period is to address the Commission on Consent Calendar
items, other agenda items (including 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 Commission. 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.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR – None
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. COMPLETED PRESERVATION WORK ON THE HISTORICAL QUEENS
ROAD PILLAR
SUBJECT: The Commission will receive a report by staff on the recently
completed preservation work on the historical Queens Road Pillar.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B. REQUEST TO INSTALL A PLAQUE IN REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE
DISAPPEARED BY ICE UNDER THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
SUBJECT: The Commission will receive information about an upcoming plaque
request to be placed in remembrance of those disappeared by ICE under the
Trump Administration, in accordance with the City’s Memorials, Tribute Trees,
and Plaques Policy Guideline.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. ANNUAL TOUR OF PUBLIC FACILITIES DISCUSSION
SUBJECT: The Commission will reflect on and share their comments from the
Annual Tour of Public Facilities held on September 19, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and discuss.
B. PROJECT UPDATES
SUBJECT: The Commission will receive project updates on major projects led
by the Facilities & Field Services Division and provide feedback to staff.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and provide feedback.
10. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR – None
11. ITEMS FROM STAFF
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This time is set aside for the public to address the Commission on any item of
interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission that could not be
heard under the Public Comments item at the beginning of the meeting.
13. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS & SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
LOOK AHEAD CALENDAR FOR THE AGENDA PREP & COMMISSION ITEMS
TRACKER
14. ADJOURNMENT
The Public Facilities, Recreation, and Infrastructure Commission meeting is
adjourned to its next meeting, a special meeting on Wednesday, November 4,
2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the West Hollywood Library, Community Meeting Room, 625
N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069.
MINUTES
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
PUBLIC FACILITIES, RECREATION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
9:00 A.M.
CITY HALL COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM, 1ST FLOOR
8300 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Public Facilities, Recreation, and Infrastructure Commission 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. (pronounced “Keech”)
1. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Jackson called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
A. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – Read by Chair Jackson.
B. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioner Payton (she/her);
Commissioner Ragno (he/him);
Commissioner Rogers (she/her);
Commissioner Cottrell (he/him);
Vice Chair Krishna (she/her); and
Chair Jackson (she/her).
ABSENT: Commissioner Karliss (he/him)
ALSO PRESENT: Helen Collins, Director of Public Works (she/her);
Phillip Ticun, Facilities & Field Services Manager
(he/him); Stephanie Martinez, Recreation
Services Manager (she/her); and Debbie
Gonzalez, Secretary (she/her).
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Led by Vice Chair Krishna.
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
ACTION: Approved the agenda for September 19, 2026. Motion by
Commissioner Ragno, seconded by Commissioner Cottrell, and approved
unanimously.
Roll Call Vote:
Commissioner Payton – Y
Commissioner Rogers – Y
Commissioner Ragno – Y
Commissioner Cottrell – Y
Vice Chair Krishna – Y
Chair Jackson – Y
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4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
ACTION: Approved the minutes of the prior Public Facilities, Recreation, and
Infrastructure Commission meeting dated August 12, 2026. Motion by
Commissioner Payton, seconded by Vice Chair Krishna, and approved
unanimously.
Roll Call Vote:
Commissioner Payton – Y
Commissioner Rogers – Y
Commissioner Ragno – Y
Commissioner Cottrell – Y
Vice Chair Krishna – Y
Chair Jackson – Y
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR – None.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. ANNUAL TOUR OF PUBLIC FACILITIES
The tour began at approximately 9:15 a.m. to the following locations:
• La Brea Pedestrian Lighting Improvement Project (drive by the installation) -
La Brea Avenue between Fountain Avenue and Romaine Street
• Plummer Park (community gardens, new off-leash dog park, and new tennis
court lighting) - 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard
• Sal Guarriello Veterans’ Memorial – 8441 Santa Monica Boulevard
• 8700 Dorrington Avenue (parkway installation)
• AIDS Monument at West Hollywood Park – 647 N. San Vicente Boulevard
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
10. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR – None.
11. ITEMS FROM STAFF
Staff provided an update on the Plummer Park Dog Park and Tennis court
lighting.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
13. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS & SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
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LOOK AHEAD CALENDAR FOR AGENDA PREP & COMMISSION ITEMS
TRACKER – No changes.
The Commissioners thanked staff for the tour.
Vice Chair Krishna thanked staff for taking care of a tree that she reported down.
Chair Jackson thanked staff for a different tree that was reported and for
activating the cooling center on extreme heat days.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The Public Facilities, Recreation, and Infrastructure Commission meeting adjourned
at 11:04 a.m. to its next special meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at
6:30 p.m. at West Hollywood City Council Chambers, 625 N. San Vicente Blvd.,
West Hollywood, CA 90069.
Debbie Gonzalez, Secretary
Dorian Jackson, Chair
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PUBLIC FACILITIES, RECREATION, AND OCTOBER 14, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION
NEW BUSINESS
SUBJECT: COMPLETED PRESERVATION WORK ON THE HISTORICAL
QUEENS ROAD PILLAR
INITIATED BY: FACILITIES AND FIELD SERVICES DIVISION
Phillip Ticun, Manager
Scott Smith, Urban Forest, and Landscape Superintendent
Samuel Estrada, Urban Forest, and Landscape Supervisor
____________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT:
The Commission will receive a report by staff on the recently completed preservation
work on the historical Queens Road Pillar.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
BACKGROUND:
On March 6, 2023, the City Council adopted a resolution designating a pillar structure
commonly known as “Queens Road Pillar” as a local cultural resource. The historic pillar
is located within the public right-of-way adjacent to 8459 Sunset Blvd. in West
Hollywood, California. As the pillar is located on public property, the City of West
Hollywood would be responsible to maintain, rehabilitate, or restore the pillar. Link to the
City Council staff report can be found online at https://weho.granicus.com/MetaViewer.
php?view_id=22&clip_id=3910&meta_id=250578.
In August 2025, staff requested a formal condition and treatment report for the Queens
Road Pillar, utilizing the Arts Division’s conservator vendor RLA Conservation, LLC
(RLA), to provide recommendations to staff on how to restore, preserve, and protect this
local cultural resource into the future. RLA’s scope included the condition assessment,
testing and performing limited material paint analyses, developing treatment
specifications for the stucco, terracotta roof tiles, and the exterior finishes, and providing
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product recommendations for conservation. All testing and sample extraction were
completed in September 2025. The final report was delivered to the City in December
2025.
The Queens Road Pillar has experienced significant wear over the decades.
Environmental exposure and repeated graffiti and poster placement have contributed to
significant deterioration, obscuring its inscriptions, and damaging its surfaces.
Views of the Queens Road Pillar prior to commencing the preservation work. Left is a view from Sunset
Blvd. Right is a view from Queens Road.
In September 2026, the City completed interim stabilization and preservation work on
the historical Queens Road Pillar based on RLA’s report. To restore the pillar’s integrity
and appearance, the structure required targeted interventions to address material
deterioration, structural instability, and compromised finishes. The work completed is
intended to stabilize existing conditions, prevent further deterioration, and preserve
historic materials pending any future comprehensive restoration.
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The City completed the following:
• Stabilized loose and deteriorated terracotta tiles to prevent further damage,
displacement, or loss.
• Protected underlying structural components from water intrusion while preserving
original materials for future restoration.
• Removed failing coatings and prepared surfaces for historically appropriate
finishes.
• Identified and mitigated underlying structural and environmental risks.
• Supported long-term preservation consistent with the pillar’s local cultural
resource designation.
Views of the Queens Road Pillar after the preservation work. Left is a view from the Queens Parking Lot.
Right is a view from Sunset Blvd.
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ATTACHMENT A
CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3, 2025
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO INSTALL A PLAQUE IN REMEMBRANCE OF
THOSE DISAPPEARED BY ICE UNDER THE TRUMP
ADMINISTRATION
INITIATED BY: COUNCILMEMBER LAUREN MEISTER
______________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT:
The City Council will consider directing Staff to follow the City’s Memorials, Tribute Trees,
and Plaques Policy Guideline to review a request to install a plaque in remembrance of
those disappeared by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the Trump
administration.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1) Direct staff to follow the procedure as outlined in the City’s Memorials, Tribute
Trees and Plaques Policy Guideline to review a request to install a plaque in
remembrance of those disappeared by Immigration and Customs Enforcement
(ICE) under the Trump administration.
2) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $1,030 from
unallocated General Fund reserves to the Special Council Programs Account 100-
1-01-00-531001 and increase the budget for Special Council Programs by the
same amount.
3) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to approve the use of
$5,000 from budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-
1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with purchase and installation.
BACKGROUND / ANALYSIS:
In recent months, the Trump administration has ordered the U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement (ICE) to ramp up deportations across the country. In June 2025,
sweeps began across the Los Angeles region. While the administration has said they are
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AGENDA ITEM E.1.
targeting people with criminal records, this is often not the case. Individuals are being
targeted at workplaces such as home improvement stores, car washes, manufacturing
businesses, and other locations. ICE reports they are currently holding 59,762 people in
detention centers as of September 21, 2025. Of these individuals, 71.5% have no criminal
conviction. There are thousands of people who have been taken into custody without due
process, and some who have disappeared from the ICE detainee locator system after
being detained. Families have been separated and our fellow community members have
disappeared to detention centers in the United States and abroad. Disappearances are
the tools of authoritarian regimes. They have no place in a democracy with a Constitution
that values justice and due process.
The City of West Hollywood is on record condemning the ICE raids as these actions are
disruptive and hostile. They represent discriminatory assaults on the community, targeting
immigrant families, sowing fear, and undermining trust.
This item gives direction for staff to follow the procedure as outlined in the City’s
Memorials, Tribute Trees and Plaques Policy Guideline (Attachment A) to review a
request to install a plaque in remembrance of those disappeared by ICE under the Trump
administration.
It is recommended that the plaque be modest in size and be installed on a city-owned
parkway or park space. There is an existing memorial in remembrance of the disappeared
persons of Chile (Attachment B). This plaque was installed in 1989 at the end of the cul-
de-sac on Westbourne Drive in recognition of the 3,000 people who were either murdered
or disappeared after the 1973 Chilean coup d’etat. The location and design for this
existing memorial can be used as a model for the proposed plaque in recognition of those
individuals disappeared by ICE.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
This directive will primarily be led by the Facilities & Field Services Division. It will require
staff to follow the policy outlined in the City’s Memorials, Tribue Trees, and Plaques Policy
Guideline, which includes review by the Public Facilities, Recreation, and Infrastructure
Commission. It is not anticipated that initiative will create a substantial amount of work for
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staff; however, there are a couple other Council directives related to plaques and
memorials currently on the workplan.
CONFORMANCE WITH VISION 2020 AND THE GOALS OF THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD GENERAL PLAN:
This item is consistent with the Primary Strategic Goal(s) (PSG) and/or Ongoing
Strategic Program(s) (OSP) of:
• OSP-2: Institutional Integrity.
• OSP-11: Community Education.
In addition, this item is compliant with the following goal(s) of the West Hollywood
General Plan:
• HS-1: Maintain and pursue humane social policies and social services that address
the needs of the community.
• G-2: Maintain transparency and integrity in West Hollywood’s decision-making
process.
EVALUATION PROCESSES:
N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND HEALTH:
N/A
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
N/A
OFFICE OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS / FACILITIES & FIELD SERVICES DIVISION
CITY COUNCIL INITIATIVE CATEGORY:
CULTURE & PUBLIC REALM ENHANCEMENTS
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The total fiscal impact for this item is $5,000 for costs associated with purchasing and
installing the memorial plaque. Because there is not enough funding remaining in the
Special Council Programs account to cover this allocation, this item authorized the
Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $1,030 from unallocated General
Fund reserves in fiscal year 2026 to be transferred to account number 100-1-01-00-
531001 Special Council Programs.
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ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – Resolution No. 20-5350, “Memorials, Tribute Trees and Plaques Policy
Guidelines”
Attachment B – Image of Existing Memorial to the Disappeared Persons of Chile
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ATTACHMENT B
(REVISED) December 7, 2020
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
COMMEMORATIONS, TRIBUTE TREES, AND PLAQUES POLICY GUIDEINE
PURPOSE
To establish a formal and uniform policy regarding the nomination, consideration,
justification and review of placing COMMEMORATIONS, TRIBUTE TREES, and
PLAQUES on or within City owned or leased land, buildings or facilities.
- COMMEMORATIONS -
COMMEMORATIONS POLICY GUIDELINE
In determining the placing of COMMEMORATIONS on or within City owned or
leased land, buildings and facilities, the City Council will give consideration to the
following policy guidelines:
COMMEMORATIONS shall represent broad community principles, which enhance
the values and heritage of West Hollywood and will be compatible with community
interest.
COMMEMORATIONS shall have timeless qualities and shall make a statement of
significance to future generations.
COMMEMORATIONS shall incorporate the words 'WEST HOLLYWOOD" or "CITY
OF WEST HOLLYWOOD" where it is deemed important for civic or other reasons
that a COMMEMORATIONS be identified with the City.
COMMEMORATIONS may be named in honor of a person(s) or organization(s) who
have served the nation, the State of California and/or the City of West Hollywood in
an exceptional and distinguished manner – and where such action is warranted by a
contribution of service which is deemed to be of major significance.
COMMEMORATIONS may be named after individuals, families, businesses or
agencies who have donated the land, building, facility or funds for a significant capital
project, particularly if such naming is set forth as a condition of the donation.
The name(s) of a COMMEMORATION shall not thereafter be changed to honor other
person(s) or organization(s).
A COMMEMORATION shall not be duplicated if it currently exists within the City of
West Hollywood.
COMMEMORATIONS will be considered by the City Council, whether submitted by
Council Offices, City Commissions I Advisory Bodies, staff, civic organizations
and/or general public. The selection process may include, where deemed
appropriate, a contest or competition, if it is felt that such an alternative would
promote greater community-wide interest and participation.
COMMEMORATIONS shall not be constructed with the use of City funds.
COMMEMORATIONS placed in neighborhood parks shall take into consideration the
surrounding neighborhood and shall be reflective of that neighborhood.
PROCEDURE
Requests for a COMMEMORATION proposed to be located on or within City
owned/leased land, buildings and facilities shall be filed with the City Clerk for
transmittal to the City Council. Such requests shall be submitted in writing,
accompanied by statement that clearly and concisely summarizes the justification,
location and description of the proposed COMMEMORATION. Responsibility and
description of process for design, installation and maintenance of the
COMMEMORATION along with associated costs shall also be included in the written
statement.
A COMMEMORATION Committee, consisting of representatives from the Mayor,
Mayor Pro Tempore, City Manager, Chair of the Public Facilities Commission and
Facilities & Recreation Services Department Director shall review each
COMMEMORATION request submitted to the City Clerk. Those requests as
determined by the Committee to be complete and meeting the intent, purpose and
spirit of the established COMMEMORATION Policy Guideline shall be transmitted to
the City Council.
The City Council shall refer all such requests to the Public Facilities Commission for
study and subsequent recommendation to the City Council. Depending on the
specifics of each request, the Public Facilities Commission may at its option refer
such requests to staff and/or concerned Commissions and/or Advisory Bodies for
any input which would be of assistance to the Commission and ultimately the City
Council, in reaching a final determination.
Staff and/or concerned Commissions / Advisory Bodies will be expected to submit
their evaluation and recommendation to the Public Facilities Commission within sixty
(60) calendar days following receipt of a request from the Public Facilities
Commission.
Upon completion of its deliberation at a public meeting, the Public Facilities
Commission will forward its recommendation to the City Council, accompanied by
relevant testimony taken at the Commission's public meeting, as well as the reports
of staff and any concerned Commissions / Advisory Bodies.
The City Council will make its determination as to a COMMEMORATION located on or
within City owned/leased land, buildings and facilities at a regularly scheduled
meeting of the City Council at which the Public Facilities Commission, staff,
representatives of Commissions / Advisory Bodies, civic organizations and the
general public may offer testimony. The decision of the Council shall be final.
POTENTIAL COMMEMORATION SITES
Potential COMMEMORATION sites include without limitation:
Crescent Heights Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard
Fiesta Hall
Hart Park
Havenhurst Park
Kings Road Park
Plummer Park
Plummer Park - Community Center
San Fair Bus Stop Garden
Santa Monica Boulevard and San Vicente Boulevard (southeast corner)
Santa Monica Boulevard Median at Doheny Drive and at Almont Drive
Sherwood Traffic Circle
West Hollywood Park
West Knoll Traffic Circle
- TRIBUTE TREES -
TRIBUTE TREE POLICY GUIDELINES
In determining the planting of a TRIBUTE TREE on or at City owned or leased land,
buildings, and facilities, consideration will be given to the following:
A TRIBUTE TREE is a thoughtful and distinctive way to present a living memorial to
a deceased relative or friend, to honor someone you love or respect, to show
appreciation to a person or group or to acknowledge an important event.
It is recognized that the City of West Hollywood has limited areas and
spaces where the planting of TRIBUTE TREES can be accommodated.
In considering requests for planting TRIBUTE TREES the requesting party shall first
be directed to the organization administering the West Hollywood Memorial Walk, Aid
for AIDS. The West Hollywood Memorial Walk is a tribute to life and a promise to
those who have been lost and a commitment to improve the quality of life for people
living with HIV/AIDS.
If the request does not meet the spirit and intent of the West Hollywood Memorial
Walk or the requesting party desires to pursue planting of a TRIBUTE TREE(s) in a
City park, open space or at a City owned building or facility the following procedures
shall be followed. All costs associated in the planting of a TRIBUTE TREE and the
associated plaque shall be borne by the requesting party.
PROCEDURE
Requests for a TRIBUTE TREE proposed to be planted at or on City owned/leased land,
buildings or facilities including parks and opens space shall be filed with the Director of
Facilities & Recreation Services. Such requests shall be submitted in writing,
accompanied by a statement that clearly and concisely summarizes the justification,
location, and description of the proposed TRIBUTE TREE including specie and size. If the
proposed TRIBUTE TREE is to be accompanied by a plaque, the request shall include a
description of size, material and wording.
A Review Committee (Committee), consisting of the Chair of the Public Facilities
Commission, Facilities & Recreation Services Department Director, Facilities and Field
Services Division Manager, and Recreation Services Division Manager shall review each
TRIBUTE TREE request submitted for consideration. Those requests as determined by
the Committee to be complete and meeting the intent and spirit of the TRIBUTE TREE
Policy Guidelines shall be transmitted to the Public Facilities Commission for
consideration along with any observations and recommendations of the Committee
regarding the request. Such observations and recommendations may include the
appropriateness of the request, species and size of tree, other requirements such as a
tree grate and alternate planting location(s). City Council Offices shall be advised of each
request reviewed by the Committee and the Committee's recommendation.
Depending on the specifics of each request, the Public Facilities Commission may at its
option refer such requests to staff and/or appropriate Commissions and/or Advisory
Bodies for any input which would be of assistance to the Commission, in reaching a final
determination of the TREE request. Such input shall be forwarded to the Public Facilities
Commission within sixty (60) days of the request.
The Public Facilities Commission will make its determination as to the planting of a
TRIBUTE TREE located on or within City land, buildings and facilities at a regularly
scheduled meeting of the Commission at which the requesting party, staff,
representatives of Commissions I Advisory Bodies, and the general public may offer
testimony. If approved, the decision of the Public Facilities Commission shall be
forwarded to the Facilities & Recreation Services Department for implementation and to
Council Offices for informational purposes. If denied, the decision of the Public Facilities
Commission shall be referred back to the Committee for the purpose of formally notifying
the requesting party and to Council Offices for informational purposes.
- PLAQUES –
In determining the installation of a Plaque on or within City owned or leased land,
buildings, and facilities, consideration will be given to the following:
PLAQUE POLICY GUIDELINES
Plaques are a way to:
Remember a deceased relative or friend
Honor an individual or group
Show appreciation to a person or group
Acknowledge an important event.
Plaques can also be a way to fund the purchase and placement of park amenities at
current market rates, such as picnic tables, benches, litter receptacles and drinking
fountains.
All costs associated in placing a plaque shall be borne by the requesting party including
purchase, installation and as appropriate, related maintenance.
Plaques that are proposed to name City owned or leased land, building or facility after an
individual or group shall follow the City's Naming Policy as adopted by the West
Hollywood City Council by Resolution No. 00-2297 on May 1, 2000.
PROCEDURE
Requests for a PLAQUE proposed to be located within City owned/leased land, buildings
or facilities including parks and open space shall be filed with the Director of Facilities &
Recreation Services. Such requests shall be submitted in writing, accompanied by a
statement that clearly and concisely summarizes the justification, specific location of
placement, and description of the proposed PLAQUE including wording, size and material.
The requesting party shall indicate if they wish for the plaque to be placed on an existing
or new park amenity such as a picnic table, bench, litter receptacle and drinking fountain.
Plaques placed on a park amenity shall include the cost of the plaque, requested amenity
and as applicable, associated maintenance costs.
A Review Committee (Committee), consisting of the Chair of the Public Facilities
Commission, Facilities & Recreation Services Department Director, Facilities and Field
Services Division Manager, and Recreation Services Division Manager shall review each
PLAQUE request submitted for consideration. Those requests as determined by the
Committee to be complete and meeting the intent and spirit of the PLAQUE Policy
Guidelines shall be transmitted to the Public Facilities Commission for consideration
along with any observations and recommendations of the Committee regarding the
request. Such observations and recommendations may include the appropriateness of
the request, proposed PLAQUE location, wording, size and material. City Council Offices
shall be advised of each request reviewed by the Committee and the Committee's
recommendation.
Depending on the specifics of each request, the Public Facilities Commission may at its
option refer such requests to staff and/or appropriate Commissions and/or Advisory
Bodies for any input which would be of assistance to the Commission, in reaching a final
determination of the PLAQUE request. Such input shall be forwarded to the Public
Facilities Commission within sixty (60) days of the request.
The Public Facilities Commission will make its determination as to the placing of a
PLAQUE located on or within City land, buildings and facilities at a regularly scheduled
meeting of the Commission at which the requesting party, staff, representatives of
Commissions / Advisory Bodies, and the general public may offer testimony. If approved,
the decision of the Public Facilities Commission shall be forwarded to the Facilities &
Recreation Services Department for implementation and to Council Offices for
informational purposes. If denied, the decision of the Public Facilities Commission shall
be referred back to the Committee for the purpose of formally notifying the requesting
party and to Council Offices for informational purposes.
PUBLIC FACILITIES, RECREATION, AND OCTOBER 14, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION
NEW BUSINESS
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO INSTALL A PLAQUE IN REMEMBRANCE OF
THOSE DISAPPEARED BY ICE UNDER THE TRUMP
ADMINISTRATION
INITIATED BY: FACILITIES AND FIELD SERVICES DIVISION
Phillip Ticun, Manager
____________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT:
The Commission will receive information about an upcoming plaque request to be
placed in remembrance of those disappeared by ICE under the Trump Administration,
in accordance with the City’s Memorials, Tribute Trees, and Plaques Policy Guideline.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
BACKGROUND:
On November 3, 2025, the City Council directed staff to follow the procedure as outlined
in the City’s Memorials, Tribute Trees and Plaques Policy Guideline (Attachment A) to
review a request to install a plaque in remembrance of those disappeared by
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the Trump administration. The total
fiscal impact for this item is $5,000 for costs associated with purchasing and installing
the memorial plaque.
There is an existing memorial in remembrance of the disappeared persons of Chile (refer
to Figure 1 below). The location and design of this existing memorial can be used as a
model for the proposed plaque in remembrance of those individuals disappeared by ICE.
Page 1 of 2 8.B.
Figure 1 - Image of existing memorial to the Disappeared Persons of Chile.
The recommendation provided to staff by the City Council is that the plaque be modest
in size and installed on a City-maintained parkway or park space. This item will be
returned to the Commission for review, input, and a final determination/approval to
proceed.
ATTACHMENT A – City Council staff report dated 11/03/25
ATTACHMENT B – City’s Memorials, Tribute Trees and Plaques Policy Guideline
Page 2 of 2 8.B.
PUBLIC FACILITIES, RECREATION, AND OCTOBER 14, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION
NEW BUSINESS
SUBJECT: ANNUAL TOUR OF PUBLIC FACILITIES DISCUSSION
INITIATED BY: FACILITIES AND FIELD SERVICES DIVISION
Phillip Ticun, Manager
____________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT:
The Commission will reflect on and share their comments from the Annual Tour of Public
Facilities held on September 19, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and discuss.
BACKGROUND:
The Commission conducts an Annual Tour of Public Facilities in support of the
Commission’s assigned duties per the By-laws. The annual tour is held as a special
meeting in lieu of their regularly scheduled meeting. The tour date is typically selected
in December or January of each year during the Commission’s approval of their annual
calendar. The tour is approximately two hours and departs and concludes from the City
Hall Automated Parking Structure located at 1085 N. Sweetzer Avenue. Staff procure a
Cityline bus rental for the occasion. Attendees ride together on a Cityline bus and
members of the public are welcome to join on the tour.
On August 12, 2026, the Commission approved the tour locations:
• La Brea Pedestrian Lighting Improvement Project (drive by the installation) –
La Brea Avenue between Fountain Avenue and Romaine Street
• Plummer Park (community gardens, new off-leash dog park, and new tennis court
lighting) – 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard
• Sal Guarriello Veterans’ Memorial – 8441 Santa Monica Boulevard
• 8700 Dorrington Avenue (parkway installation)
Page 1 of 2 9.A.
• AIDS Monument at West Hollywood Park – 647 N. San Vicente Boulevard
On September 19, 2026, the Commission conducted its 2026 Annual Tour of Public
Facilities. During the tour, the Commissioners were directed to refrain from discussing
items which could come to mind while on the tour.
This agenda item provides the Commission with the opportunity to reflect on and share
their comments from the 2026 Annual Tour of Public Facilities.
Page 2 of 2 9.A.
PUBLIC FACILITIES, RECREATION, AND OCTOBER 14, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SUBJECT: PROJECT UPDATES
INITIATED BY: FACILITIES AND FIELD SERVICES DIVISION
Phillip Ticun, Manager
____________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT:
The Commission will receive project updates on major projects led by the Facilities &
Field Services Division and provide feedback to staff.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and provide feedback.
BACKGROUND:
On June 15, 2026, the City Council adopted the City of West Hollywood Two-Year
Operating Budget and Capital Work Plan for Fiscal Years
2026-27 & 2027-28 (FY2027 & FY2028). Link to view the City Council Staff Report, Item
No. E1: https://weho.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=22&clip_id=4373&meta_
id=321339. Current and historical budget documents are available online at
www.weho.org/budget and detailed budget data is also available at https://city-west-
hollywood-ca-cleardoc.cleargov.com/26286.
Refer to Attachment A to view the current list of major projects.
The Commission’s purview, in accordance with the West Hollywood Municipal Code:
2.56.080 Duties. The Public Facilities, Recreation, and Infrastructure Commission shall
analyze public facilities, including those fixed in the public right-of-way, capital
improvements, parks, and recreation programs to ensure the highest quality of land use,
design, and transportation planning to meet community goals for aesthetics, durability,
and functionality.
Page 1 of 2 9.B.
The Public Facilities, Recreation, and Infrastructure Commission shall have the power
and be required to:
a. On an annual basis, review the condition of public facilities and the public right of
way including parks, city-owned buildings, landscaping, streetscapes, and the
urban forest;
b. Make recommendations to the City Council regarding funding for repairs or
improvements for inclusion in the annual budget or five-year capital improvement
program;
c. Review and make recommendations to the City Council on plans for new public
facilities;
d. Twice a year, review and discuss recreation programs and use of recreation
facilities.
Attachment A – List of Major Projects
Page 2 of 2 9.B.
City of West Hollywood ATTACHMENT A
Facilities & Field Services
List of Major Projects - October 2026
Type Location Project Description Status Phase of Work End Date Notes
Capital WHP AIDS Monument Completed Q4 2025
Capital PP Dog Park Construction Completed Q4 2026 Set to open on Oct 9, 2026.
Operations Queens Rd Historic Pillar Restoration Completed Q3 2026
Operations PP Long Hall Stage Rebuild Completed Q2 2026
Capital WHP Small & Large Dog Parks (Shading) Completed Q3 2026
Capital PP Tennis Court LED Lighting Completed Q3 2026
Capital WHP Built-in Sound System In Progress Pre-Construction Q4 2026 Scheduled for Late November to Early
Capital Romaine City Maintenance Yard In Progress Procurement Q1 2027
Capital City Playhouse City Playhouse Project In Progress Design TBD Led by UDAS.
Capital PP Community Center Upgrade Project In Progress Pre-Construction Q1 2027
Capital PP Comprehensive Improvement Plan In Progress Pre-Design TBD Led by UDAS
Capital 8305 SMB Conversion to City Offices In Progress Construction Q4 2026 Staff finalizing tasks for project completion.
Capital PP Court Layout In Progress Construction Q4 2026 Coordinating start date; to be coordinated with
Court Resurfacing.
Capital Citywide Court Resurfacing In Progress Pre-Construction Q4 2026 Coordinating start date.
Operations City Hall Exterior Paint and Window Sealant In Progress Construction Q4 2026 To be completed by end of October (pending no
Capital PP Fiesta Hall In Progress Design Q4 2026 Finalizing design for roof replacements project.
Capital PP Great Hall/Long Hall In Progress Design Q4 2026 Finalizing design for roof replacements projects.
Capital WHP Gym Mural In Progress TBD Led by Recreation & Arts Divisions
Capital Various Memorials In Progress Pre-Design Q1 2027 Coordinating with on-call design consultant.
Capital PP Multipurpose Court (Basketball Court) In Progress Construction Q4 2026 Coordinating start date; to be coordinated with
Court Resurfacing.
Operations WHP Park Light Replacement In Progress Procurement TBD Staff finalizing bid.
Capital Hart Phase I ADA Improvements & Dog Park In Progress Design TBD Led by UDAS.
Capital KRP Playground Replacement In Progress Pre-Design TBD
Capital PP Playground Shade In Progress Design Q1 2027
Capital City Hall Seismic Retrofit In Progress Pre-Design Q4 2026 Pre-design to be completed by end of year; then
Operations Citywide Sidewalk Inspection Program In Progress Ongoing Working on the North East and North West
Capital PP Tennis Pro Shop In Progress Design Q3 2027 Preparing to enter into design for the structure.
Capital ARC Water Polo Netting System In Progress Design Q4 2026 Finalizing design.
Capital Log Cabin West Hollywood Recovery Center - Log In Progress Procurement Q4 2026 Recommendation to City Council on 11/16 to
Operations City Hall, PPCC, Ballistic Protection Pending TBD
Chambers, ARC
Capital WHP Court Layout Pending TBD
Capital PP/WHP Electronic Messaging Boards Pending TBD
Capital PP/WHP Signs & Wayfinding Pending TBD
Capital PP Tennis Court Fencing Pending TBD
Capital WHP Tennis Court Windscreen Pending TBD
Another City Dept/Division is Project Lead
ITEM 13
PUBLIC FACILITIES, RECREATION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION
LOOK AHEAD CALENDAR FOR AGENDA PREP
2026
Item Description Item Type Commission Staff Request Agenda Date
Request
Annual Calendar - November Special Meeting Unfinished Business P. Ticun 01. Jan
CIP - Biennial Budget Recommendations New Business Subcommittee P. Ticun 01. Jan
City Policies (Naming & CTTP) New Business Subcommittee P. Ticun 01. Jan
Metro Light Rail Meeting New Business P. Ticun 01. Jan
PP Basketball Court Temporary Mural Consent Arts & Cultural R. Ehemann 01. Jan
Affairs Commission
CIP - Biennial Budget Letter Unfinished Business P. Ticun 02. Feb
Crescent Heights Triangle and Memorials Improvements New Business Council Directive P. Ticun 02. Feb
PP Historic Building Exterior Painting & Roofing New Business P. Ticun 02. Feb
Throne Restroom New Business Council Directive P. Ticun 02. Feb
Bike Lockers New Business T. Fuhrer 03. Mar
Annual Tree Planting Event Unfinished Business Work Plan P. Ticun 03. Mar - Annual
PP Restrooms & Concessionaire Project Update Unfinished Business P. Ticun 04. Apr
Restricted Access of Public Spaces for General Use Unfinished Business Consensus S. Martinez 04. Apr
Temporary Art Exhibition New Business Arts & Cultural R. Ehemann 04. Apr
Affairs Commission
Recreation Topics New Business By-Laws S. Martinez 04. Apr - Annual
Update on Community Meeting (Phase 3 Tipu Tree Unfinished Business P. Ticun 05. May
Removals)
Update on Sal Guarriello Veterans' Memorial Unfinished Business P. Ticun 05. May
Election Process Overview New Business M. Crowder 06. Jun
Open Space Element of the City’s General Plan New Business F. Contreras 06. Jun
City Playhouse Presentation New Business A. Letcher 07. Jul
Adopted Budget Update Unfinished Business H. Collins 07. Jul - Annual
Election of Chair and Vice Chair New Business M. Crowder 07. Jul - Annual
Park and Recreation Month Proclamation New Business S. Martinez 07. Jul - Annual
Dockless Mobility Parking Zone Request Process New Business T. Fuhrer 08. Aug
PP Comprehensive Plan Selection of Working Group New Business R. Abramson 08. Aug
Appointees
Annual Overview of Public Facilities Consent Work Plan 08. Aug - Annual
Fiscal Year Work Plan New Business Work Plan 08. Aug - Annual
Locations - Annual Tour of Public Facilities Consent Work Plan 08. Aug - Annual
Subcommittee Roster New Business By-Laws 08. Aug - Annual
Annual Tour of Public Facilities New Business Work Plan 09. Sep - Annual
Annual Tour Discussion Unfinished Business 10. Oct - Annual
Queens Road Pillar Restoration New Business P. Ticun 10. Oct
People Lost To Ice Detention Plaque New Business P. Ticun 10. Oct
Project Updates New Business P. Ticun 10. Oct
Recreation Topics New Business By-Laws S. Martinez 11. Nov - Annual
Annual Calendar 2027 New Business 12. Dec - Annual
FY28 PFC Look Ahead: "Update on Tipu Tree Replacement Unfinished Business P. Ticun Aug 2027
Planting Project (Phase 3)
City Policies (Naming & CTTP) Unfinished Business Subcommittee P. Ticun 11. Nov
Naming Request - Andrew Campbell Theater Public Hearing P. Ticun TBD
PP Concessionaire & Restrooms Project - Final Plans Unfinished Business P. Ticun TBD
PP Electronic Messaging Boards Unfinished Business P. Ticun TBD
PP Exercise Equipment New Business Consensus P. Ticun TBD
PP Farmers Market Parking and Street Cleaning New Business Consensus P. Ticun TBD
Quimby and Park Development Fee Schedules New Business Consensus P. Ticun TBD
Results from the Recreation Facilities & Operational Study Unfinished Business S. Martinez TBD
Special Events Calendar & Related City Facilities Closures New Business Consensus C. Smith TBD
Roadside Memorial Sign Program New Business P. Ticun TBD
LEGEND:
COMPLETED ITEMS
NEW/UPDATED ITEMS
ITEM 13
PUBLIC FACILITIES, RECREATION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION
ITEMS TRACKER
2026
Item Description Request PFC Request Status
Date
LEGEND:
ITEMS COMPLETED
ITEMS NEW/UPDATED