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West Hollywood Elects John Heilman as Mayor, Danny Hang as Vice Mayor for 2026

Final meeting of 2025 honors retiring City Manager David Wilson and approves new city manager Jackie Rocco

Agenda Items
22
Decisions
14
Staff Directions
4

The December 15, 2025 West Hollywood City Council meeting marked several significant transitions for the city.

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Key Agenda Items

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URGENCY ORDINANCE AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLES 26, 27, 28, 29 30, 31, AND 33 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUNICIPAL CODE INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA STATE BUILDING STANDARDS CODE [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, B. GALAN]

This ordinance, funded by city resources, updates West Hollywood's building codes to align with the 2025 California Building Standards Code. It affects construction and renovation projects by incorporating new safety, environmental, and efficiency standards, potentially impacting construction costs and timelines for developers and homeowners.

CONSIDER REVISIONS TO THE CITY’S POLICY FOR RECOGNITIONS AND MEMORIALS [D. WILSON, J. ROCCO, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]

The proposed revisions to West Hollywood's Policy for Recognitions and Memorials aim to clarify the procedures for issuing recognition items like Proclamations and Keys to the City. This change is intended to streamline the process, ensuring that recognitions are awarded consistently and transparently. While there is no direct financial impact on residents, the policy update may enhance community engagement by making the recognition process more accessible and understandable.

URGENCY ORDINANCE AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO UPDATE REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW [N. MARICICH, F. CONTRERAS, M. MONTENEGRO, A. STAUBER]

The proposed urgency ordinance updates West Hollywood's regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) to align with recent state law changes, taking effect on January 1, 2026. This update aims to streamline the process for adding ADUs, potentially increasing housing availability and offering more flexible living arrangements for residents. The ordinance is exempt from CEQA review, indicating no significant environmental impact.

2026 CALENDAR OF SPECIAL LIGHTING REQUESTS FOR CITY HALL AND SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD LANTERNS [A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]

The proposal to adopt a 2026 calendar for special lighting requests at City Hall and Santa Monica Boulevard lanterns is primarily a cultural and aesthetic initiative. It aims to enhance community engagement and visibility for various causes and celebrations throughout the year. This decision does not involve direct costs to residents as it is likely covered by existing city budgets or sponsorships.

Vote Outcomes

Published decisions from this meeting after council has voted.

Where Discussion Was Heaviest

Heavy discussion centered on Building Code Adoption, ADU and JADU Regulations Update.

C.1

Building Code Adoption

Urgency ordinance adopting Los Angeles County building code amendments incorporating California State Building Standards Code.

C.2

ADU and JADU Regulations Update

Urgency ordinance updating zoning code for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units to comply with new state laws.

Staff Follow-Through

Open directives and implementation work that came out of this meeting.

CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH SELECT ELECTRIC, INC. TO CONSTRUCT CIP 2504, BATTERY BACK-UP SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II PROJECT AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 25-________: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING THE DESIGN AND PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CIP 2504, BATTERY BACK-UP SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2 PROJECT, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 830.6" [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR, R. GARLAND]

Council approved CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH SELECT ELECTRIC, INC.

CONSIDER REVISIONS TO THE CITY’S POLICY FOR RECOGNITIONS AND MEMORIALS [D. WILSON, J. ROCCO, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]

The proposed revisions to West Hollywood's Policy for Recognitions and Memorials aim to clarify the procedures for issuing recognition items like Proclamations and Keys to the City. This change is intended to streamline the process, ensuring that recognitions are awarded consistently and transparently. While there is no direct financial impact on residents, the policy update may enhance community engagement by making the recognition process more accessible and understandable.

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