Equitable Building Performance Standards

The City of West Hollywood is establishing equitable building performance standards through the adoption of an ordinance requiring energy benchmarking and performance compliance for existing and newly constructed buildings exceeding 20,000 square feet. This initiative, filed under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), relies on categorical exemptions including Section 15301 for existing facilities, Section 15302 for replacement or reconstruction, Section 15308 for minor alterations, and Section 15378(b)(5) for administrative climate and energy actions, confirming that the ordinance involves no direct physical construction or environmental impact and qualifies for streamlined regulatory review. The policy is designed to promote energy efficiency across the municipal building stock by mandating ongoing performance tracking and compliance, with the City’s Department of Community Development responsible for implementation and oversight. All project activities are confined to West Hollywood, California, with the designated place of performance located at 90069. The action is classified as a forecast with no formal solicitation number, contract value, or procurement structure, indicating it is a regulatory and administrative policy measure rather than a competitive procurement with vendors or contractors. There are no federal acquisition regulation (FAR) clauses, contract type designations, payment terms, invoicing systems, or subcontracting requirements present, as the initiative does not involve federal funding or contractual obligations to private entities. Key contact for the initiative is Christine Shen, Senior Planner, at cshen@weho.gov, while Nicholas P. Maricich, Director of Community Development, serves as the lead agency representative. There are no attachments, representations, certifications, or evaluation factors specified because the process does not entail competitive bidding or vendor selection—instead, it is an internal municipal regulatory action supported by state environmental law exemptions. No delivery schedules, packaging requirements, inspection criteria beyond ordinance compliance, or financial figures are provided, as the outcome is the enforcement of performance standards through municipal code, not the acquisition of goods or services.