West Hollywood Accountability Tracker

WEHO PRIDE PLANNING UPDATE [Y. QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, K. MCCORMACK]

Using city funds, this proposal would allocate over $3.5 million for the planning and execution of WeHo Pride 2026, including significant sp...

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...

CITY COUNCIL DIRECTIVE - STUDY OF CORPORATE OWNERSHIP OF RENTAL HOUSING (SINGLE-FAMILY AND MULTIFAMILY) IN WEST HOLLYWOOD [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, F. CONTRERAS, M. MONTENEGRO]

The study on corporate ownership of rental housing in West Hollywood aims to understand the extent and impact of corporate entities owning s...

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...

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...

F.2. PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE NEIGHBORHOOD RESILIENCE TEAMS

The proposal to promote Neighborhood Resilience Teams aims to enhance emergency preparedness in West Hollywood. This initiative is designed...

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.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...

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.1. CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & DATA, INC. TO CONSTRUCT CIP 2004, SUNSET/SANTA MONICA FIBER LOOP PROJECT

Using city funds, this construction agreement with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. will establish a fiber loop along Sunset and Santa Moni...

F.5. KINGS ROAD PARK FACILITY AVAILABILITY

The proposal to increase the availability of Kings Road Park facilities for community reservations aims to enhance public access to recreati...

EVALUATE ESTABLISHING A FILM PERMIT ADMINISTRATIVE FEE WAIVER PILOT PROGRAM [J. ERICKSON, C. BYERS]

This proposal aims to explore the feasibility of a one-year Film Permit Administrative Fee Waiver Program, which could potentially reduce co...

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...

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...

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...

CO-SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH LARCHMONT CHARTER SCHOOL FOR ITS WORLD FAIR EVENT [J. ERICKSON]

Using city funds, this proposal would allocate $5,000 from the General Fund and an additional $5,000 from Fiscal Year 2026 funds to support...

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...

CO-SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH EMERALD VILLAGE WEST HOLLYWOOD FOR A CANNABIS-FOCUSED SYMPOSIUM AND SCREENING [D. HANG]

Using city funds, this co-sponsorship agreement will waive approximately $1,418 in fees for a cannabis-focused symposium and screening event...

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...

SPONSORSHIP OF A COMMUNITY EVENT FEATURING AUTHOR CINDY HANDLER DISCUSSING HER BOOK, A GERMAN JEW’S TRIUMPH: FRITZ OPPENHEIMER AND THE DENAZIFICATION OF GERMANY [J. HEILMAN]

Using city funds, this proposal would cost residents approximately $450 in waived parking fees for a community event featuring author Cindy...

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...

CO-SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC STRATEGIES’ FOR THE NOVEMBERFEST: SOBER DRAG BINGO EVENT [C. BYERS]

Using city funds, this proposal would cost residents approximately $6,674 to co-sponsor the Novemberfest: Sober Drag Bingo event at Plummer...

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...

RECOGNITION OF THE “LIGHT THE WORLD IN TEAL” INITIATIVE FOR ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS MONTH [C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, K. NORDMAN]

The 'Light the World in Teal' initiative, funded by city resources, will see West Hollywood City Hall and Santa Monica Boulevard lanterns il...

TRIPLE HEADER DAY OF WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT MOVIES [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, L. FOOKS]

Using city funds, this event will cost residents approximately $2,030, with additional waived parking fees estimated at $1,200. The 'Triple...

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...

AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE LP DBA ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES FOR CITYWIDE AND TRANSIT UNARMED SECURITY AMBASSADOR SERVICES [D. RIVAS, A. SHANDI]

The City Council will consider approving an Agreement with Universal Protection Service LP DBA Allied Universal Security Services for Citywi...

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...

RECOGNITION OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY AND AMENDMENT TO CITY PARKING HOLIDAY LIST [L. MEISTER, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, K. NORDMAN]

The City Council will consider adopting a resolution recognizing the second Monday in October as Indigenous People’s Day and replacing refer...

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...

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...

UPDATE TO THE CITY’S FLAG POLICY AND DISPLAY OF THE PROGRESS FLAG [J. HEILMAN, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, J. CARTER]

The proposal to replace the Lambda Pride Flag with the Progress Flag on Santa Monica Boulevard medians is a symbolic update to reflect broad...

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...

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,...

CO-SPONSORSHIP OF HOLLYWOOD FOOD COALITION PICKLEBALL FUNDRAISER [J. ERICKSON, C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, J. DUCKWORTH]

The co-sponsorship of the Hollywood Food Coalition Pickleball Fundraiser aims to support community engagement and charitable activities in W...

SPONSORSHIP OF A SCREENING AND PANEL OF THE DOCUMENTARY "STUDIO ONE FOREVER" [J. ERICKSON, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, M. MÁRQUEZ]

The sponsorship of a screening and panel for the documentary 'Studio One Forever' is an initiative that aims to engage the West Hollywood co...

ENDOMETRIOSIS AWARENESS AND EDUCATION [L. MEISTER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, L. FOOKS]

This initiative aims to increase awareness and education about endometriosis, a condition affecting many individuals, particularly women, in...

PUBLIC SAFETY SIRENS FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS [J. ERICKSON, L. MEISTER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]

The proposal to implement public safety sirens for emergency alerts in West Hollywood aims to enhance community safety by providing an addit...

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...

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 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...

CO-SPONSORSHIP OF OUTLOUD SPORTS FESTIVAL [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, J. DUCKWORTH]

Using city funds, this proposal would cost residents approximately $2,500 to co-sponsor the OutLoud Sports Festival, which includes waiving...

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...

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...

STORYCORPS ORAL HISTORY PROJECT TO PRESERVE WEST HOLLYWOOD STORIES IN CELEBRATION OF 40 YEARS OF CITYHOOD [J. SCHARE, S. LUNN]

Using city funds, this project will cost residents approximately $200,000 to document and preserve the stories of West Hollywood's community...

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...

STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE A RESPECTFUL AND POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT IN PUBLIC MEETINGS, SUPPORT CIVIL DISCOURSE, AND PROVIDE TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVELY ADDRESSING DISRUPTIONS [D. WILSON, C. SAFRIET, J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, J. SCHARE]

The proposal aims to enhance the conduct and atmosphere of public meetings in West Hollywood by establishing a subcommittee to review and up...

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...

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...

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...