City Council

F.5.\nDIRECTION TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FOR A WEST HOLLYWOOD\nBOOK FAIR [J. HEILMAN, C. BYERS]:\nSUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing Staff to solicit\nproposals to establish a one- to two-day book fair in West Hollywood, with\nan emphasis on broad community participation and coordination with local\npartners.\nRECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct Staff to initiate a solicitation process,\nwhich may include issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) or\nRequest for Proposals (RFP), to identify a qualified event producer to\nproduce a one- to two-day book fair in West Hollywood to occur during\nFiscal Year 2026-27, with an emphasis on broad community participation\nand coordination with local partners; and 2) Direct Staff to return to the\nCity Council with an update, which may include consideration of an\nAgreement for Services and a request for funding as part of the upcoming\ntwo-year budget process.