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Council tables billboard saturation study after split views on timing and pipeline
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Council member Meister proposed a study to assess billboard saturation on Sunset and protect long-term revenue and brand value; some members opposed proceeding now given many pending applications and the council tabled the item for later consideration.
Council member Meister brought forward a proposal to commission a billboard saturation study for Sunset Boulevard to evaluate whether the market is approaching or exceeding saturation and to protect long-term rate and brand value. Meister argued that supply increases could dilute rates and reduce city revenue, and that a study would be a small expense compared with potential future revenue loss.
Several council members questioned the timing of the proposal because numerous billboard applications were already in the pipeline and some installations had been delayed by litigation. Council member Erickson opposed the item, arguing the city should focus on activating approved billboards and not add staff workload. Vice Mayor Heng and other members expressed interest in stakeholder consultation but said the issue was not ready for immediate action. The council agreed to table the study for later consideration.
No formal study contract or timeline was approved; staff noted a separate audit of existing billboards and future follow-up could be brought back when timing and scope are clearer.
