City Council

F.5.\nEXPANSION AND SUPPORT FOR THE 2026 WEST HOLLYWOOD\nART WALK [C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:\nSUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to collaborate\nwith the West Hollywood Design District Business Improvement District\n(BID) to expand the footprint of the 2026 West Hollywood Art Walk to\ninclude activations Citywide, increase visibility and participation through\nCity-supported promotion, and provide a free shuttle service during Art\nWalk events to connect participants with venues across the City.\nRECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to collaborate with the West\nHollywood Design District Business Improvement District (BID) to expand\nthe footprint of the West Hollywood Art Walk to include activations\nCitywide, increase visibility and participation through City-supported\npromotion, and provide a free shuttle service during Art Walk events to\nconnect participants with venues across the City; 2) Approve the waiver of\nSpecial Event Permit Fees for City businesses that are activating their\nbusinesses as part of the 2026 Art Walk; 3) Authorize the use of the City\nname and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for\nthis event; and 4) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all\nappropriate communication tools to promote the 2026 Art Walk.