West Hollywood Accountability Tracker

ADOPTION OF POLICY REGARDING DISRUPTION OF TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE DURING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND ADDRESSING DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT BY REMOTE PARTICIPANTS [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES, L. LANGER]

This policy adoption ensures that disruptions in telephonic or internet services during City Council meetings do not hinder public participa...

COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS REGARDING ANDES VIRUS (HANTAVIRUS), EBOLA, AND OTHER POTENTIAL AND EMERGING PUBLIC HEALTH THREATS [L. MEISTER, D. HANG]

This proposal, currently without a specified fiscal impact, aims to enhance West Hollywood's preparedness for public health threats like the...

CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADVISORY BOARD TO THE WEST HOLLYWOOD DESIGN DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 [L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L. D’AMBROSIA]

The proposal to levy an assessment on businesses within the West Hollywood Design District for fiscal year 2026-2027 is funded by these busi...

HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION - COMMUNITY LAND TRUST FEASIBILITY STUDY AND POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, F. CONTRERAS, A. STAUBER, S. CAMPBELL, A. BARTLE]

Funded by a mix of potential grants and partnerships, this proposal explores the feasibility of establishing a Community Land Trust (CLT) in...

CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SUNSET STRIP BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 [L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L. D'AMBROSIA]

Funded by assessments from businesses within the Sunset Strip Business Improvement District, this proposal aims to enhance the economic vita...

DIRECTION TO EVALUATE POTENTIAL MODIFICATIONS TO TEMPORARY ADVERTISEMENT INSTALLATIONS UNDER THE SUNSET ARTS & ADVERTISING PROGRAM AND SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS RELATED TO LONG-TERM ACTIVATIONS [C. BYERS]

The proposal to evaluate modifications to the Sunset Boulevard Off-Site Signage Policy could lead to more frequent and longer-lasting tempor...

APPOINTMENTS TO THE OLDER ADULTS ADVISORY BOARD, RUSSIAN-SPEAKING ADVISORY BOARD, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVISORY BOARD [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]

Using city funds, this proposal involves appointing new members to the Older Adults, Russian-Speaking, and Social Justice Advisory Boards, w...

INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES BY REGULATING STORAGE SPACE AND OTHER AMENITIES IN NEW DEVELOPMENTS [L. MEISTER]

This proposal aims to increase affordable housing in West Hollywood by regulating how storage and amenity spaces are used in new residential...

SB 79 APPLICABILITY AND LOCAL RESPONSE OPTIONS [J. HEILMAN]

Senate Bill 79, effective July 1, 2026, mandates state development standards for transit-oriented housing near eligible transit stops. The C...

RESOLUTIONS REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]

The City Council's decision to consolidate West Hollywood's municipal election with the statewide general election on November 3, 2026, aims...

APPOINTMENTS TO THE ARTS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]

The appointments to the Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission and Historic Preservation Commission will shape the cultural and historical lands...

REVIEW OF IMPACTS AND ADVOCACY RELATED TO UPDATED STATE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAPS [J. HEILMAN]

The City Council is considering the impact of updated State Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps on West Hollywood property owners. This could aff...

EXPLORATION OF THE REINSTALLATION OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD SIGN [J. ERICKSON]

Using city funds, this proposal would explore the reinstallation of a temporary 'West Hollywood' sign as a public artwork. The initiative in...

CONSIDERATION OF LAUNCHING AN E-BIKE VOUCHER PROGRAM (WEHO E-BIKE INCENTIVE PROGRAM) [H. COLLINS, T. FUHRER, C. CORRAO, P. PORTWOOD, C. NORDBERG]

Using city funds, the proposed WeHo E-Bike Incentive Program aims to provide 50 eligible West Hollywood residents with e-bikes, safety equip...

DIRECTION TO REQUIRE APPLICANT BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS AND SPECIFIC PLANS [L. MEISTER]

This proposal, funded entirely by private developers, aims to enhance transparency and decision-making in West Hollywood's development proce...

ROADSIDE MEMORIAL SIGN PROGRAM [J. ERICKSON]

The proposed Roadside Memorial Sign Program aims to honor victims of traffic-related fatalities in West Hollywood by allowing family members...

DIRECTION TO ALLOW OFF-SITE SIGNAGE ON ELIGIBLE LIVE MUSIC VENUES ON SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD [J. HEILMAN]

Funded through negotiated development agreements with the city, this proposal would allow legacy live music venues on Santa Monica Boulevard...

EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES TO INCLUDE A TREE AND MENORAH LIGHTING IN THE 2026 WINTER SEASON EVENTS [J. ERICKSON]

This proposal aims to explore the inclusion of a tree and menorah lighting event for the 2026 winter season in West Hollywood. The initiativ...

PUBLIC SAFETY CAMERA REVIEW OF AGREEMENTS AND PRACTICES [L. LANGER, D. RIVAS, A. SHANDI]

The City Council is reviewing the public safety camera program with Flock Safety, focusing on data privacy and potential changes to vendor a...

CONSIDERATION OF THE 2026 WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.08 AND 15.12 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, AND FINDING THAT THE 2026 WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN DOES NOT QUALIFY AS A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15378 AND IS OTHERWISE EXEMPT UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]

The 2026 Wastewater Master Plan, funded by city resources, aims to improve West Hollywood's wastewater infrastructure without imposing addit...

F.5. DIRECTION TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FOR A WEST HOLLYWOOD BOOK FAIR

The proposal to solicit proposals for a West Hollywood Book Fair aims to enhance cultural engagement and community interaction by organizing...

F.7. BILLBOARD SATURATION STUDY

Using city funds, the Billboard Saturation Study aims to assess the impact of new billboard installations in West Hollywood. This study will...

F.4. RUSSIAN LANGUAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY ENHANCEMENTS

The proposal to enhance the Russian Language Public Library in West Hollywood involves evaluating funding and optimizing space to better ser...

EXPLORE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NATIVE PLANT LANDSCAPE PROGRAM [J. ERICKSON]

Using city funds, the proposal to explore a Native Plant Landscape Program aims to enhance West Hollywood's climate resilience by promoting...

SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD, BETWEEN MELROSE AVENUE & BEVERLY BOULEVARD, LEFT TURN MOVEMENT STUDY [J. GILMOUR, R. GARLAND]

Using city funds, this proposal would prohibit eastbound left turns on San Vicente Boulevard between Melrose Avenue and Beverly Boulevard. T...

STREAMLINING BUSINESS PERMITTING AND SIGNAGE REGULATIONS [J. ERICKSON, D. HANG]

This proposal aims to streamline West Hollywood's business permitting and signage regulations, potentially reducing the time and complexity...

INCREASE TO ENHANCED SERVICES PROGRAM: BIOHAZARD SANITATION CLEANING [D. HANG, J. ERICKSON]

Using city funds, this proposal would cost residents approximately $35,000 to implement a six-month pilot program for biohazard sanitation c...

HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION - RECOMMENDED UPDATES TO THE INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, F. CONTRERAS, T. FARRIS, M. MONTENEGRO]

The proposed updates to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance aim to enhance affordable housing production in West Hollywood by aligning local...

ADDRESSING UNPERMITTED AND UNLICENSED SIDEWALK VENDORS [D. HANG]

The proposal to amend the West Hollywood Municipal Code aims to enhance enforcement against unpermitted and unlicensed sidewalk vendors, fun...

CONVERTING EXISTING STATIC TALL WALLS TO DIGITAL SIGNAGE [J. HEILMAN]

The proposal to convert existing static tall walls to digital signage on Sunset Boulevard could significantly alter the visual landscape of...

REMOVING INFRASTRUCTURE ROADBLOCKS [J. ERICKSON]

Using city funds, this proposal aims to streamline infrastructure project processes in West Hollywood by establishing standardized timelines...

PRESERVING ENTERTAINMENT STUDIOS IN WEST HOLLYWOOD [J. HEILMAN]

The City Council is considering measures to preserve entertainment studios in West Hollywood, which are vital to the local economy and cultu...

APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]

The City Council's appointment to the Planning Commission will shape future development and land use decisions in West Hollywood until Febru...

AUDIT OF VACANT RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL UNITS [L. MEISTER]

The City Council is considering an audit of vacant residential and commercial units in West Hollywood, which could lead to better utilizatio...

WEST HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT ZONE [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]

The proposal to create a West Hollywood Entertainment Zone involves researching and evaluating the potential benefits and challenges of such...

REPORT ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN / REPORT ON THE STATUS OF FAMILIES [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]

The City Council will consider directing staff to develop a Report on the Status of Women and a Report on the Status of Families in West Hol...

AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA, INC. FOR UNARMED COMMUNITY SAFETY OFFICER SERVICES [D. RIVAS, A. SHANDI]

The City Council will consider approving an Agreement with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. for Citywide unarmed Community Safety Offic...

CLIMATE ACTION FUND: INCENTIVES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES BY PROPERTY OWNERS [D. HANG, J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]

The City Council will consider directing staff to work with the City Attorney to research the feasibility of establishing a Climate Action F...

RECOGNITION OF INTERSEX AWARENESS – FLAG DISPLAY [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, J. CARTER]

This proposal involves flying the intersex flag at City Hall and on the Santa Monica Boulevard medians from October 19 to October 26, 2025,...

PROHIBITING SALE AND USE OF ALGORITHMIC DEVICES FOR RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PRICES [C. BYERS, J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, J. CARTER]

This proposal aims to prohibit the use of algorithmic devices for setting residential rental prices in West Hollywood. By potentially elimin...

DIRECTION TO INCLUDE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENT IN SOCIAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR THE OCTOBER 1, 2025 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2028 TERM [L. MEISTER, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]

This proposal mandates that social service providers in West Hollywood include emergency communication requirements in their contracts from...

NAMING OF AN ANNUAL AWARD IN HONOR OF GENEVIEVE MORRILL [J. ERICKSON, D. HANG, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]

The proposal to name an annual award in honor of Genevieve Morrill aims to recognize her significant contributions to the business community...

SACRAMENTO LEGISLATIVE ACTION DAY FOR APPOINTED OFFICIALS [J. ERICKSON, C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]

Using city funds, this initiative will cost residents approximately $15,000 to facilitate a Legislative Action Day in Sacramento during the...

A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO MODIFY THE BASIS AND METHOD OF LEVYING ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE SUNSET STRIP BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BY ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR WAIVER OF PENALTIES AND/OR INTEREST ON DELINQUENT ASSESSMENTS [L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L. D’AMBROSIA, E. TSIPIS, A. RUIZ, J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. LANGER]

This resolution aims to modify how assessments are levied within the Sunset Strip Business Improvement District by introducing a procedure t...

A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO MODIFY THE BASIS AND METHOD OF LEVYING ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE WEST HOLLYWOOD DESIGN DISTRICT BY ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR WAIVER OF PENALTIES AND/OR INTEREST ON DELINQUENT ASSESSMENTS [L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L. D’AMBROSIA, E. TSIPIS, A. RUIZ, J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. LANGER]

The proposed resolution aims to modify how assessments are levied in the West Hollywood Design District by introducing a procedure to waive...

INITIATION OF A SUNSET STRIP STRATEGIC PLAN [L. MEISTER, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]

Using city funds, this proposal would initiate a strategic plan for the Sunset Strip, aiming to shape its future through community engagemen...

UPDATE TO THE CITY’S NONDISCRIMINATION ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE PROTECTIONS FOR DIVERSE FAMILY AND RELATIONSHIP STRUCTURES [C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]

This proposal aims to update West Hollywood's Nondiscrimination Ordinance to explicitly protect individuals from discrimination based on div...

EXPANDING LOCAL DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS [L. MEISTER, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]

The proposal to expand local disclosure requirements aims to enhance transparency in West Hollywood's governance by evaluating and potential...

LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 [L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L. D’AMBROSIA]

Using taxpayer funding, this proposal would levy assessments on properties within the Santa Monica Boulevard Maintenance District to fund ma...

EVALUATION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO ENCROACHMENT PERMIT COMPLIANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION-RELATED ACTIVITIES [L. MEISTER, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]

The proposal aims to enhance the compliance of encroachment permits for construction activities in West Hollywood, potentially reducing publ...

DRAG STORY HOUR GUINNESS WORLD RECORD [C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]

Using city funds, this proposal would organize an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most attendees at a Drag Story Hour eve...