Agenda • 2025-08-18 • Item F.6
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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]
Summary pending.
Full Meeting Coverage · 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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- Approval of various ordinances affecting local businesses and housing.
- Updates on community safety and social services contracts.
- Street closures for the upcoming Los Angeles Marathon and Halloween Carnaval.
Longest Outstanding Directives
- 8 moCLIMATE ACTION FUND: INCENTIVES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES BY PROPERTY OWNERS [D. HANG, J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]
- 8 moAGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE LP DBA ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES FOR CITYWIDE AND TRANSIT UNARMED SECURITY AMBASSADOR SERVICES [D. RIVAS, A. SHANDI]
- 8 moREPORT ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN / REPORT ON THE STATUS OF FAMILIES [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]
Key Agenda Items
View full agenda →Agenda • 2025-08-18 • Item F.7
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WONDER WOMEN MOVIE EXTRAVAGANZA [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, L. FOOKS]
Summary pending.
Agenda • 2025-08-18 • Item B.8
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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]
Resident impact 7/10
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.
Why it matters 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.
Agenda • 2025-08-18 • Item B.4
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CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, Y. ZHOSAN]
Resident impact 1/10
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.
Why it matters For West Hollywood residents, this decision means that the city will not be paying out settlements for these specific claims, which could help maintain the current budget without needing additional taxpayer contributions. However, it does not directly impact daily services or introduce new regulations.
Vote Outcomes
Minutes • 2025-08-18
Minutes
Approval of the agenda as modified
Approval of the agenda as modified
Minutes • 2025-08-18
Minutes
Approval of Consent Calendar Items B.1., B.2., B.3., B.4., B.5., B.6., B.7., B.8., B.9., B.10., B.11., B.12., B.13., B.14., B.15., B.16., B.17., B.18., B.19., B.21., B.22., B.23., B.24., B.26., B.27., B.28., B.29., B.30.
Approval of Consent Calendar Items B.1., B.2., B.3., B.4., B.5., B.6., B.7., B.8., B.9., B.10., B.11., B.12., B.13., B.14., B.15., B.16., B.17., B.18., B.19., B.21., B.22., B.23., B.24., B.26., B.27., B.28., B.29., B.30.
Staff Follow-Through
Staff Direction • 2025-08-18 • Item F.6 • Tracking ID DIR-2025-5AAC32
Staff Direction
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.
Staff Direction • 2025-08-18 • Item F.5 • Tracking ID DIR-2025-F056A5
Staff Direction
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.
Staff Direction • 2025-08-18 • Item F.4 • Tracking ID DIR-2025-3E6E8C
Staff Direction
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 Fund to provide financial incentives for residential and commercial property owners in West Hollywood to make energy efficiency upgrades to their buildings.
Staff Direction • 2025-08-18 • Item F.1 • Tracking ID DIR-2025-1D2783
Staff Direction
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 Citywide and transit unarmed security ambassador services.
Fiscal impact RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Services with Universal Protection Service, LP DBA Allied Universal Securit…
Staff Direction • 2025-08-18 • Item F.3 • Tracking ID DIR-2025-0028FA
Staff Direction
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 Hollywood.
Staff Direction • 2025-08-18 • Item F.2 • Tracking ID DIR-2025-FE611B
Staff Direction
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 Officer services.
Fiscal impact RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Services with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., for a total not-to-exc…