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CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2023
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
Land Acknowledgement:
“The West Hollywood City Council acknowledges that the land on which we gather and that is currently known as the City of West Hollywood is the occupied, unceded, seized territory of the Gabrieleño Tongva and Gabrieleño Kizh peoples.” PUBLIC COMMENT AND RULES OF DECORUM:
The City Council values your comments and acknowledges the right of the public to address issues that are within the City’s jurisdiction and invites the public to do so during the City Council meeting. However, this public participation must be balanced with the need of the City Council to conduct the public’s business in a fair and efficient manner, free from disruption or disturbance. The City offers multiples ways for the public to participate during the meeting.
During the first Public Comment section of the agenda, any member of the public may address the City Council on items appearing on the Consent Calendar. Comments concerning other items on the agenda will be heard at the time the item is considered during the course of the meeting; however, they may be offered at this time if the member of the public cannot be in attendance later in the evening. Members of the public may also comment upon any other item of interest that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council at this time, or later in the meeting under the second Public Comment period. Please see Agenda Item No. 1 below for more information.
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Note: Any agenda item(s) not initiated by 11:00 p.m. may be continued to a subsequent City Council meeting. The City Council may direct staff to continue the item(s) to an already scheduled City Council meeting or may adjourn this meeting to an adjourned regular meeting to consider the item(s).
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
PRESENTATIONS:
1. PUBLIC COMMENT: The City Council values your comments; however, pursuant to the Brown Act, Council cannot take action on items not listed on the posted agenda. The public comment period is limited to 20 minutes, with 2 minutes allotted for each speaker. This public comment period is to address the City Council on Consent Calendar items, other agenda items (if the member of the public cannot be present at the time the item is considered) or items of general interest within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Another period is also reserved for general comment later in the meeting for those that could not be heard at this time. Public Hearing testimony will only be taken at the time of the hearing.
1.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
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1.B. PUBLIC COMMENTS, GENERAL INTEREST:
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: This time is set aside for the City Manager to update the Council on important items initiated by staff or previously requested by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters can be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Council for separate discussion. Items removed for separate discussion will be heard following New Business Items. The title is deemed to be read and further reading waived of any ordinance listed on the consent calendar for introduction or adoption.
2.A. POSTING OF AGENDA:
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Monday, March 20, 2023 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
SUBJECT: The City Council is requested to approve the minutes of the prior Council meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of March 6, 2023.
2.C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 925 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, S. HERNANDEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending March 10, 2023 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register NO. 925 and adopt Resolution No. 23-023, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING PAYMENT OF
DEMANDS PRESENTED ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 925.”
2.D. CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council is receiving notification that the City’s thirdparty administrator Carl Warren & Co. have denied one (1) Claims for Damages filed against the City.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.E. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 23-09 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CITY COMMISSION NAMES AND
PURVIEW, AMENDING COMMISSION MEMBER ATTENDANCE AND
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND UPDATING COMMISSION
REFERENCES THROUGHOUT THE MUNICIPAL CODE” [M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
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SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-09, amending the West Hollywood Municipal Code regarding City Commission names and purview, Commission Member attendance, and eligibility requirements.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-09, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CITY COMMISSION
NAMES AND PURVIEW, AMENDING COMMISSION MEMBER
ATTENDANCE AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND UPDATING
COMMISSION REFERENCES THROUGHOUT THE MUNICIPAL CODE”.
2.F. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 23-10 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11.28 OF THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING OUTDOOR DINING IN
THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY” [M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-10, amending Chapter 11.28 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code to reflect new policy updates relating to outdoor dining in the public right of way.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-10, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11.28 OF
THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING OUTDOOR
DINING IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY”.
2.G. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Human Services Commission and Russian Speaking Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File.
2.H. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JANUARY 2023 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, K. BARENG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer’s Reports for the month ended January 2023 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the January 2023 Treasurer’s Report.
2.I. UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ON-DEMAND
MICROTRANSIT PILOT PROGRAM [C. SCHROEDER, L. ISENBERG,
F. GOMEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the City’s transition from Dial-A-Ride, a traditional demand-response program, to MicroTransit, an on-demand rideshare pilot program that prioritizes older adults and people living with disabilities while serving the general public.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File.
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2.J. HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2022 [J. KEHO, F. CONTRERAS, T. FARRIS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Annual Housing Element Report for calendar year 2022, including progress toward the 6th Cycle RHNA, and authorize staff to submit the report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development in compliance with state requirements.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to submit the 2022 Annual Housing Element Report to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development.
2.K. APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP NO. 83133 FOR THE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 1006 HANCOCK AVENUE [S. CAMPBELL, J.
GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of Final Map No. 83133, a 6 unit condominium subdivision, located at 1006 Hancock Ave.
This item does not require CEQA findings.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Make findings for the Final Map as follows: a.
That this project will not violate any of the provisions of Sections 66474, 66474.1, and 66474.6 of the Subdivision Map Act, b. That the proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the General Plan required by Article 5 (commencing with Section 65300) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code or any specific plan adopted pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 65450) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code, c. That the development of the property in the manner set forth on the subject division of land will not unreasonably interfere with the free and complete exercise of any public entity and/or public utility rights of way and/or easements within the subject division of land, pursuant to Section 66436(a)3A(i-viii) of the Subdivision Map Act; 2) Approve Final Map No 83133; and 3) Instruct the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map of Final Map No. 83133 the certificate that embodies the approval of said map.
2.L. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF BOYS DON’T WEAR DRESSES FILM
SCREENING [Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, L. FOOKS]:
SUBJECT: The West Hollywood City Council will consider a request to co-sponsor a community screening of the award-winning short film “Boys Don’t Wear dresses “as part of the City’s recognition of Autism Acceptance Month.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the Co-sponsorship of Spectrum Laboratory’s community screening of “Boys” Don’t Wear Dresses” on Saturday, April 15, 2023 in Fiesta Hall; 2) Waive any Facility Use Fees and any other City fees that may be incurred (estimated $300); 3) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the Co-Sponsorship agreement between the City and Spec Labs, Inc.; 4) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on collateral materials; 5) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the event, including, but not limited to, the City’s website and social media channels; and 6) Authorize the City City Council Agenda
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Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the CoSponsorship agreement between the City and Spec Labs, Inc.
2.M. A RESOLUTION TERMINATING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY
DECLARED BY THE CITY AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19
PANDEMIC, CLARIFYING EXISTING CITY COVID-19 RELATED
MEASURES THAT WILL AUTOMATICALLY EXPIRE UPON THE
TERMINATION OF THE LOCAL EMERGENCY AND AMENDING THE
TOLLING PERIOD FOR THE SEISMIC RETROFIT ORDINANCE [D.
WILSON, L. LANGER, J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: Pursuant to state law, and the Municipal Code of the City of West Hollywood (“City”), the City proclaimed a local emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City Council will consider adopting a resolution terminating such proclamation effective March 31, 2023, and amending the tolling period provided for the seismic retrofit ordinance. The City Council will also clarify existing emergency executive orders, resolutions, and ordinances issued by the City in response to the pandemic that will automatically expire upon the termination of the local emergency.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23-________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD TERMINATING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY DECLARED
BY THE CITY AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC,
RESCINDING SPECIFIED CITY LEGISLATION RELATED TO THE
COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND EXTENDING THE TOLLING PERIOD FOR
THE CITY’S SEISMIC RETROFIT ORDINANCE.”
2.N. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF LAVO VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT [J.
ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, M. MÁRQUEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a request to Co-Sponsor the Los Angeles Volleyball Organization’s (LAVO) Volleyball Tournament in West Hollywood Park’s Aquatic and Recreation Building on April 1 and 2, 2023.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a Co-sponsorship of LAVO’s
Volleyball Tournament to be held at West Hollywood Park on Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2, 2023; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the Co-Sponsorship agreement between the City and LAVO; 3) Approve waiving the Facility Use Fee for the West Hollywood Park Aquatic and Recreation Building or any other Permit Fees required for the successful execution of the event. (Estimated $640 in waived fees); 4) Approve the waiver of parking fees at the 5-story parking lot for tournament participants of the event on both days (estimated $600 in waived fees); 5) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for the event; and 6) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the LAVO Volleyball Tournament, including, but not limited to, the City’s website and social media tools.
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2.O. SPONSORSHIP OF A SCREENING AND DISCUSSION OF THE FILM AIDS DIVA: THE LEGEND OF CONNIE NORMAN AS PART OF THE
HUMAN RIGHTS SPEAKERS SERIES [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER,
A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider sponsoring a film screening of AIDS DIVA: The Legend of Connie Norman followed by an interactive discussion in conjunction with ONE Archives Foundation, as part of the Human Rights Speakers Series.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the sponsorship of a Human Rights Speakers Series event, a special screening of the film AIDS DIVA: The Legend of Connie Norman, followed by an interactive discussion in conjunction with ONE Archives Foundation; 2) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for the event; and 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the events including, but not limited to, the City’s website, a press release, and social media tools.
2.P. A RESOLUTION DENOUNCING TENNESSEE’S SENATE BILL 3, BANNING DRAG SHOWS IN PUBLIC SPACES [J. ERICKSON, S.
SHYNE, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to denounce the State of Tennessee’s Senate Bill 3, which bans drags shows in public spaces. The City Council will also consider suspending official travel to Tennessee and other states that adopt similar drag bans until such time as the new legislation is revoked or amended.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-_______ “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD DENOUNCING TENNESSEE’S SENATE BILL 3 AND
SUSPENDING OFFICIAL TRAVEL TO TENNESSEE AND ANY OTHER
STATE WHICH ADOPTS SIMILAR ANTI-DRAG LEGISLATION UNTIL
SUCH TIME AS THE NEW LAW IS REVOKED, AMENDED, OR STRUCK DOWN;” 2) Direct staff to send copies of the resolution to Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, California Governor Gavin Newsom, California State Senator Ben Allen, California State Assembly Member Rick Chavez Zbur, and others as deemed appropriate; 3) Authorize the City Manager to suspend official travel Tennessee and any other state identified by the Community & Legislative Affairs Division as having adopted anti-drag legislation substantially similar to Tennessee’s SB 3 until such time as the law is revoked, amended, or struck down by the courts; 4) Direct the Community & Legislative Affairs Division to maintain and update the list of states and cities to which the City has suspended official travel due to antidrag legislation and make this list available on the City’s website; and 5) Direct the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to review all current and likely future contracts with Tennessee-based businesses in order to examine the feasibility of procuring such products and services elsewhere until such time as Tennessee’s SB 3 is revoked, amended, or struck down by the courts.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
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4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. UPDATE ON UTILIZATION OF WEST HOLLYWOOD EMERGENCY
FUNDS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 [C. SCHROEDER, L. ISENBERG, D. MURRAY, J. HOLUB, Y. SPITERI, D. WILSON, C. SAFRIET, P.
KESPRADIT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the utilization of emergency funds in response to COVID-19 and will consider an allocation of additional funds for the Eviction Prevention and Defense program.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update on the utilization of emergency funds in response to COVID 19; 2) Approve a new agreement for services with Bet Tzedek Legal Services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $321,203 to provide intervention and legal representation for West Hollywood tenants through June 30, 2024, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the agreement; and 3) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the agreement for services with The Coalition for Economic Survival to increase the amount by $15,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $135,000 to provide legal services education and outreach through June 30, 2023 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the agreement.
4.B. UPDATE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 MID-YEAR OPERATING BUDGET AND WORK PLAN PRIORITIES [D. WILSON, C. SAFRIET]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a report on revenues and expenditures for Fiscal Year 2021 22 and a mid-year budget update for the first half of Fiscal Year 2022-23. Updates include proposed mid-year budget adjustments and a report on departmental work plan priorities.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive a report on Fiscal Year 2021-22 revenues and expenditures. 2) Receive an update on the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget and approve budget adjustments identified in the attached “Proposed Mid-Year Adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget” (Attachment A). 3) Receive and file the Departmental Work Plan Priorities (Attachment B), Summary of Council-Initiated Items (Attachment C), and FY2023-24 Budget Schedule (Attachment D).
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider making direct and at-large appointments to City Commissions and Advisory Boards.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Make new appointments or re-appointments to City Commissions and Advisory Boards; with terms ending February 28, 2025, as follows: 1) Councilmembers to make direct appointments to the following: a. Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission, Business License Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Human Services Commission, LGBTQ+ Commission, Planning Commission, Public Facilities, Recreation, & Infrastructure Commission, Public Safety Commission, Rent Stabilization Commission, and Transportation & City Council Agenda
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Mobility Commission, b. Disabilities Advisory Board, Russian-Speaking Advisory Board, Senior Advisory Board, Transgender Advisory Board, and Women’s Advisory Board; 2) Call for nominations for the at-large appointments for the following Commissions: a. Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission: 2 at-large appointments, b. Business License Commission: 2 at-large appointments, c. Historic Preservation Commission: 2 at-large appointments, d. Human Services Commission: 2 at-large appointments, e. LGBTQ+ Commission : 2 at-large appointments, f. Planning Commission: 2 at-large appointments, g. Public Facilities, Recreation, & Infrastructure Commission: 2 at-large appointments, h. Public Safety Commission: 2 at-large appointments, i. Rent Stabilization Commission: 2 at-large appointments, j. Transportation & Mobility Commission: 2 at-large appointments; and 3) Call for nominations for the at-large appointments for the following Advisory Boards: a. Disabilities Advisory Board: 4 at-large appointments, b. Russian-Speaking Advisory Board: 4 at-large appointments, c. Senior Advisory Board: 4 at-large appointments, d.
Transgender Advisory Board: 4 at-large appointments, e. Women’s Advisory Board: 4 at-large appointments.
5.B. SECOND ANNUAL PRIDE PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT [J.
ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to organize a Pride Pickleball Tournament during the month of June at the pickleball courts at Plummer Park in West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to work with Tennacity – the City’s tennis/pickleball concessionaire to organize a Pride Pickleball Tournament at the pickleball courts at Plummer Park in West Hollywood during the month of June; and 2) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the pickleball tournament, such as the City’s website and social media tools.
5.C. FIRE DEPARTMENT REVIEW OF NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS [L. MEISTER, J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to discuss with Los Angeles County Fire Department ways to improve the review and evaluation of new development projects prior to new developments receiving entitlements.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to discuss with Los Angeles County Fire Department ways to improve the review and evaluation of new development projects prior to new developments receiving entitlements; 2) Direct staff to modify the environmental review questionnaire sent to the Los Angeles County Fire Department to include specific questions related to issues that could impact design, mitigations, or conditions of approval, such as access, required tree removal, width of street or parkway required, etc.; and 3) Direct staff to discuss the Fire Department’s project review and requirements on a Countywide level with relevant parties, which may include the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, City Council Agenda
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California Contract Cities Association, and League of California Cities, to ensure consistency and accuracy.
5.D. APPRECIATION LUNCHEON IN WEST HOLLYWOOD TO RECOGNIZE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF AND FIRE DEPARTMENT
PERSONNEL [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL
TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to organize an appreciation event to recognize Los Angeles County Sheriff and Fire Department personnel that serve the West Hollywood community.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an appreciation event in West Hollywood to recognize Los Angeles County Sheriff and Fire Department personnel; and 2) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to reserve $15,000 from Fiscal Year 2023-24 funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with the event.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
6. LEGISLATIVE:
6.A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 2, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2.08.040 OF THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE AND REVISING CITY COUNCIL
BYLAWS [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending Sections 2.08.040 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code to codify the start time of City Council meetings and revising City Council bylaws in Resolution No. 23-13 as Attachment B..
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Introduce on First Reading Ordinance 23- ______ “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 2, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2.08.040 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE”; and 2) Rescind
Resolution No, 23-13 and adopt Resolution No. 23-_______ “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD ESTABLISHING RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-13”
shifting Legislative Section after Public Hearing Section and adding rules of decorum to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT: This time is set aside for the public to address the Council on any item of interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council that could not be heard under Item 1 at the beginning of the meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS: This portion of the meeting is set aside for general comments, announcements, requests of staff, subcommittee meeting reports, and/or other issues of concern from members of the City Council.
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ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourn to its next regular meeting, which will be on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S C H E D U L E
Date Day Time Meeting Type Location
April 3 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
April 17 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
May 1 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
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I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of West Hollywood in the Office of the City Clerk, and that this document was posted on:
Date: March 15, 2023
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