West Hollywood

City Council

November 20, 2023 Unfinished Business #A

Agenda Item A

5.A. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH POLICY TO\nPROHIBIT THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD FROM USING\nTHE ELLIS ACT ON CITY-OWNED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES\n[L. LANGER]:\nThe City Council directed staff to develop a City policy restricting\nthe City from utilizing the Ellis Act to remove units from the housing\nmarket in residential properties acquired by the City, thereby\ndisplacing tenants. Staff has developed said policy as reflected in\nthe attached proposed resolution for the City Council’s\nconsideration and adoption.\nRECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23-________:\n"RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST\nHOLLYWOOD PROHIBITING THE CITY'S USE OF ELLIS ACT TO\nREMOVE UNITS FORM THE HOUSING MARKET IN CITY-\nOWNED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES."\nSTAFF REPORT\nITEM 5.A. - ATTACHMENT A