Minutes Digest · Meeting Recap · West Hollywood

August 18, 2025 City Council Meeting

Independent Civic Summary coverage of what council considered, how members voted, and what city staff must follow through on.

Agenda Items
43
Decisions
2
Staff Directions
8
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Longest Outstanding Directives

  • 12 moAGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA, INC. FOR UNARMED COMMUNITY SAFETY OFFICER SERVICES [D. RIVAS, A. SHANDI]
  • 12 moREPORT ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN / REPORT ON THE STATUS OF FAMILIES [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]
  • 12 moCLIMATE ACTION FUND: INCENTIVES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES BY PROPERTY OWNERS [D. HANG, J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]
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Key Agenda Items

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CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, Y. ZHOSAN]

The City Council has been informed that Carl Warren & Co., the city's third-party administrator, has denied four claims for damages. This decision means that the city will not be financially liable for these claims, potentially preserving taxpayer funds for other uses. Residents should be aware that denied claims do not result in immediate changes to city services or policies.

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.

Vote Outcomes

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Staff Follow-Through

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HOSPITALITY HOUSES DURING THE 2028 SUMMER GAMES AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL EVENTS [J. HEILMAN, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, J. CARTER]

The City Council will consider directing staff to develop a list of potential sites and venues that could be used as hospitality houses during the 2028 Summer Games and other major international events, such as the FIFA World Cup, and proactively reach out to countries to gauge interest in hosting hospitality houses and other activations in West Hollywood.

EXPANSION AND SUPPORT FOR THE 2026 WEST HOLLYWOOD ART WALK [C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]

The City Council will consider directing staff to collaborate with the West Hollywood Design District Business Improvement District (BID) to expand the footprint of the 2026 West Hollywood Art Walk to include activations Citywide, increase visibility and participation through City-supported promotion, and provide a free shuttle service during Art Walk events to connect participants with venues across the City.

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