AgendaAug 18, 2025Item B.8

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-19 (2ND READING): “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING TITLE 19, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE IMPLEMENTING NEW POLICIES REGULATING SHARED HOUSING BUILDINGS AND SHARED HOUSING UNITS IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW AND FINDING SUCH ACTION DOES NOT QUALIFY AS A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND IS OTHERWISE EXEMPT UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3)” [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]

Agenda • 2025-08-18 • Item B.8

Resident impact: 7/10

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This ordinance introduces new regulations for shared housing buildings and units in West Hollywood, aligning with state law. It aims to streamline the development and management of shared housing, potentially increasing affordable housing options without significant environmental review requirements. The ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, indicating minimal environmental impact.

How does this affect you?

For residents, this ordinance could mean more shared housing options, which might help alleviate housing shortages and provide more affordable living arrangements. If you're looking for housing, you might find more shared units available. However, it could also mean changes in neighborhood dynamics if shared housing becomes more prevalent.

Fiscal impact

Fiscal impact was not specified in the published agenda analysis.

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AGENCY & FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2025-2028 SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACTS [C. SAFRIET, T. CARTER, D. MURRAY]

Using city funds, this proposal would allocate financial resources to various social service providers in West Hollywood for the 2025-2028 contract cycle. This initiative aims to support community programs by waiving facility use fees, special event fees, and parking validations for organizations holding events at city facilities, thereby enhancing service delivery to residents.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-18 (2ND READING): “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 19, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, TO STREAMLINE THE REGULATIONS AND APPROVAL OF ACCESSORY BUSINESS USES AND INCIDENTAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES, AND FINDING SUCH ACTION DOES NOT QUALIFY AS A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND IS OTHERWISE EXEMPT UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5)” [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]

This ordinance aims to simplify the approval process for accessory business uses and incidental business activities in West Hollywood, potentially making it easier for local businesses to expand their operations or introduce new services. The ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, indicating no significant environmental impact. This change could encourage economic growth by reducing bureaucratic hurdles for businesses.

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