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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
**Council Chambers opens at 5:15 p.m. when there is a Closed Session scheduled; otherwise, Council Chambers opens at 5:30 p.m.
Land Acknowledgement:
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
PRESENTATIONS:
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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:
1.B. PUBLIC COMMENTS, GENERAL INTEREST:
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: This time has been 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, April 1, 2024 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
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 18, 2024.
2.C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 946 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, S. HERNANDEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending March 22, 2024 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 946 and adopt Resolution No. 24-020: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
PAYMENT OF DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 946”.
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2.D. CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, R.
RICHARDS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council is receiving notification that the City’s thirdparty administrator Carl Warren & Co. has denied two (2) Claims for Damages from Michael Holdaway and Payam Kohan.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.E. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-06 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL EXTENSIONS OF TIME TO THE PERMIT
TIME LIMITS SET FORTH IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR
DISCRETIONARY PERMITS OR ENTITLEMENTS SEEKING
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS” [M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-06, authorizing additional extensions of time to the permit time limits set forth in the Zoning Ordinance for discretionary permits of entitlements seeking development agreements.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-06: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL EXTENSIONS OF
TIME TO THE PERMIT TIME LIMITS SET FORTH IN THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR DISCRETIONARY PERMITS OR ENTITLEMENTS
SEEKING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS”.
2.F. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-08 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AMENDING CHAPTERS 9.60 (PUBLIC NUISANCES), 9.64 (VACANT PROPERTIES), AND 9.70 (CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT) OF THE
WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ENHANCE SECURITY ON
VACANT PROPERTIES” [M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-08, amending Chapters 9.60 (public nuisances), 9.64 (vacant properties), and 9.70 (construction management) of the West Hollywood Municipal Code to enhance security on vacant properties.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-08: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING CHAPTERS 9.60 (PUBLIC
NUISANCES), 9.64 (VACANT PROPERTIES), AND 9.70
(CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT) OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ENHANCE SECURITY ON VACANT
PROPERTIES”.
2.G. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-09 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11.28.090 “OUTDOOR DINING
ON PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY – ELIGIBLE SITES” OF THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY ELIGIBLE AREAS TO
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BE PERMITTED TO CONVERT TEMPORARY OUTZONES TO
PERMITTED PERMANENT OUTDOOR DINING” [M. CROWDER, L.
MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-09, amending Chapter 11.28.090 “outdoor dining on public right of way – eligible sites” of the West Hollywood Municipal Code to clarify eligible areas to be permitted to convert temporary OUTZones to permitted permanent outdoor dining.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-09: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11.28.090
“OUTDOOR DINING ON PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY – ELIGIBLE SITES”
OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY
ELIGIBLE AREAS TO BE PERMITTED TO CONVERT TEMPORARY
OUTZONES TO PERMITTED PERMANENT OUTDOOR DINING”.
2.H. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Women’s Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File.
2.I. UPDATE ON CAPITAL PROJECTS IMPLEMENTATION [J. ROCCO, R.
ABRAMSON, M. BARKER, S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR, L. BIERY, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE]:
SUBJECT: Staff will provide a quarterly update on major capital improvement projects related to City-owned properties and public parks (exclusive of infrastructure related projects), including status of the projects and timelines. The projects are listed in priority of completion.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive an update on the City’s major capital program.
2.J. APPROVAL OF 2025 ARTS GRANT PROGRAM [L. BIERY, R.
EHEMANN, E. ANGELOFF]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the City of West Hollywood’s 2025 Arts Grant Program guidelines, schedule, and funding as recommended by the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the implementation of the City of West Hollywood’s 2025 Arts Grant Program, as recommended by the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission.
2.K. INTRODUCTION ON FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DISTRICT 11 PREFERENTIAL PARKING
REGULATIONS ON ROSEWOOD AVENUE BETWEEN SWEETZER
AVENUE AND KINGS ROAD [S. CAMPBELL, V. GUARINO, B.
BORTFELD]:
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SUBJECT: The City Council will consider introducing on first reading an Ordinance to implement District 11 preferential parking regulations on the 8300 block of Rosewood Avenue, between Sweetzer Avenue and Kings Road.
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 24- _______: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 10.08, SECTION
10.08.260, SUBSECTION C OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, IMPLEMENTING PREFERENTIAL PARKING DISTRICT 11
REGULATIONS ON THE 8300 BLOCK OF ROSEWOOD AVENUE
BETWEEN SWEETZER AVENUE AND KINGS ROAD.”
2.L. APPROVAL OF BENCH CONTRACTS WITH CONSULTANTS TO
SUPPORT HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION PRIORITY INITIATIVES [C.
SCHROEDER, L. ISENBERG, D. KAHN-EPSTEIN, F. GOMEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on creating a pool of qualified consultants to support Human Services Division priority initiatives and significant projects. Recommended vendors will join the Division’s Consultant Bench - a team of skilled professionals with whom the City will contract for technical expertise in one or more of the following sub-areas:
Program Evaluation, Communications Support, Professional Writing, Demographic Studies and Analysis, and Community Engagement.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a three-year Agreement for Services with Cities and People Partners to provide services in support of Human Services Division priority initiatives for a total not-to-exceed amount of $75,000; 2) Approve a three-year Agreement for Services with Elizabeth Anderson Consulting to provide services in support of Human Services Division priority initiatives for a total not-to-exceed amount of $240,000; 3) Approve a three-year Agreement for Services with FM3 Research to provide services in support of Human Services Division priority initiatives for a total not-to-exceed amount of $75,000; 4) Approve a three-year Agreement for Services with HyperTexted LLC to provide services in support of Human Services Division priority initiatives for a total not-toexceed amount of $75,000; 5) Approve a three-year Agreement for Services with Jennifer Cree Swan to provide services in support of Human Services Division priority initiatives for a total not-to-exceed amount of $240,000; and 6) Approve a three-year Agreement for Services with Maroon Society to provide services in support of Human Services Division priority initiatives for a total not-to-exceed amount of $135,000.
2.M. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES WITH GRIFFIN
STRUCTURES, INC. [S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 1 with Griffin Structures, Inc. to provide on-call construction management services for the City’s Capital Improvement Program.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement City Council Agenda
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with Griffin Structures, Inc. to provide on-call construction management services for the City’s Capital Improvement Program for an increased amount of $750,000 and a new total not-to-exceed amount of $1,250,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Amendment.
2.N. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH RYDIN DECAL FOR PARKING PERMIT MATERIALS [S. CAMPBELL,
V. GUARINO, B. BORTFELD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreement for Services with Rydin Decal for parking permit materials to increase the notto-exceed amount and extend the term of the agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with Rydin Decal to increase the amount of the agreement by $100,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $381,167.15 and extend the agreement by twenty-four (24) months from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
2.O. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD DECLARING THE INTENTION TO REIMBURSE
EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF OBLIGATIONS TO BE
ISSUED BY THE CITY AND DIRECTING CERTAIN ACTIONS [L.
QUIJANO, C. CORRALES, A. RUIZ, K. BARENG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting the attached resolution declaring the intention to reimburse the City for expenditures related to the various ongoing City-wide infrastructure projects and upgrades from the proceeds of tax-exempt debt.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 24-______: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD DECLARING THE INTENTION TO REIMBURSE
EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF OBLIGATIONS TO BE
ISSUED BY THE CITY AND DIRECTING CERTAIN ACTIONS”.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3.A. REQUEST TO PERMIT A NEW TWO-SIDED, INTERNALLY LIT, FULL MOTION DIGITAL BILLBOARD AT 8501 SUNSET BOULEVARD IN
CONJUNCTION WITH NEW INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR BUILDING
AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS [L. BIERY, B. LEAGUE, N. MARICICH, J.
ALKIRE, J. DAVIS, R. ABRAMSON]:
SUBJECT: This proposal is for construction of a new two-sided full motion digital billboard, replacing an existing one-sided billboard, on the rooftop of 8501 Sunset (The Sterling Building) and for the improvement of both the interior and exterior of the building to accommodate an art gallery/community space or similar civic use that will be leased to the City for the term of the development agreement. Site improvements will also City Council Agenda
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be made to accommodate this new use. The City Council will hold a public hearing and make a decision regarding the approval of Master Project (MP21-0021) including Sign Permit (BB21-0003), Administrative Permit (AP21-0021), Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA21-0003) and Development Agreement (DA21-0004) for the construction and installation of the new billboard and site and building improvements.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 24- ______: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AND BUILDING REMODEL AT 8501 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA”; 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 24-______: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AND BUILDING REMODEL AT 8501 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA”; and 3) Approve the applications requested by adopting Resolution No. 24-______: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING AN
ADDENDUM TO A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING A
SIGN PERMIT AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE NEW OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AND BUILDING REMODEL AT 8501 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA”.
3.B. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-07 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA ADDING A NEW
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION TO THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
BUILDING CODE SECTION 106.5.4 TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR
RENEWAL OF EXPIRED BUILDING PERMITS FOR DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS NEAR COMPLETION” [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L.
MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-07, adding a new administrative provision to the West Hollywood Building Code Section 106.5.4 to establish a process for renewal of expired building permits for development projects near completion.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing, consider all pertinent testimony, waive further reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 24-07: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA ADDING A NEW ADMINISTRATIVE
PROVISION TO THE WEST HOLLYWOOD BUILDING CODE SECTION
106.5.4 TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR RENEWAL OF EXPIRED
BUILDING PERMITS FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS NEAR
COMPLETION”.
4. LEGISLATIVE: None.
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.A. REVIEW OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR COMMUNITY
OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT SERVICES FOR A WEST
HOLLYWOOD ART PROJECT DURING THE 2028 SUMMER
OLYMPICS (LOS ANGELES) [D. WILSON, L. BIERY, R. EHEMANN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the plans for a West Hollywood Art Project to be implemented during the 2028 Summer Olympics (Los Angeles).
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the update and approve the Request for Proposal for a Community Outreach and Engagement Services for a West Hollywood Art Project during the 2028 Summer Olympics (Los Angeles).
6.B. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE 2024 RUSSIANSPEAKING COMMUNITY CULTURAL HERITAGE MONTH [J.
HEILMAN, C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider allocating additional funding to the Russian-Speaking Community Cultural Heritage Month programming.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve increasing the Russian-Speaking Community Cultural Heritage Month annual budget by $40,000 from $67,500 to $107,500 for the “WeHo Mishka” Annual Festival and Classical Music Night with Russian-Speaking Community Awards Presentation; 2) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $40,000 from unallocated General Fund reserves to the Russian Community Events account 100-3-50-15-535012 for costs associated with the “WeHo Mishka” Annual Festival; and 3) Direct staff to maintain the increased level of funding ($107,500) for future budget cycles.
6.C. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES FOR COMMERCIAL OVENS [J.
ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, M. WATSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff and the City Attorney’s office to evaluate a potential new requirement to install emission control devices on commercial ovens. The evaluation will include an analysis of existing local and state laws, current regulatory requirements, and the extent to which emission control devices would control pollutants.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff and the City Attorney to evaluate a potential requirement to install emission control devices on commercial ovens to determine if the City can establish such a requirement for new and/or substantially remodeled businesses and phase in the requirement for existing businesses over time; and 2) Present the findings and recommendations to the City Council for further consideration.
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6.D. DEVELOPMENT OF A CITY POLICY REQUIRING SUSTAINABLE AND
CLIMATE-FRIENDLY FOOD CHOICES FOR CITY PRODUCED
EVENTS [C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, H. MOLINA, M.
WATSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to draft a policy mandating all City produced events in which food/refreshments are provided serve plant-based food/refreshments by default, which would require allowing people to opt into food/refreshments with animal products.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to draft a City policy requiring that when City-produced events serve food/refreshments, the
food/refreshments shall be plant-based by default, allowing people to opt into food/refreshments with animal products; and 2) Staff to report back to the City Council in sixty (60) days with draft policy and Resolution.
6.E. APPOINT THE MAYOR AS CITY’S REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT
THE HANDOFF OF THE TORCH FOR PRIDE HOUSE IN PARIS,
FRANCE, AND APPROVAL OF INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL [J.
ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider appointing the Mayor as the City’s representative to accept the handoff of the torch for Pride House and approve international travel for the Mayor to Paris, France.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Mayor Erickson as the City’s representative to accept the handoff of the torch for Pride House in Paris, France; and 2) Approve Mayor Erickson’s international travel to Paris, France.
6.F. SPONSORSHIP OF A SUSTAINABILITY TOWN HALL IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH ATHENS SERVICES [C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider sponsoring a Sustainability Town Hall in partnership with Athens Services. The town hall will focus on zero waste and implementation of California’s new law related to organic waste (Senate Bill 1383).
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to organize a Sustainability Town Hall in partnership with Athens Services on the topic of zero waste and organic waste implementation (Senate Bill 1383); 2) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for the event; 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the event including, but not limited to, the City’s website, a news release, and social media; 4) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $2,000 from Fiscal Year 2023-24 funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with the event; and 5) Waive the Facility Use fee for the City Council Chambers for the event, parking fees at the 5-story parking lot for attendees, and any other ancillary City permits that may be required for the event (estimated $1,240 in waived fees).
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been 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.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourn to its next regular meeting, which will be on Monday, April 15, 2024 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 15 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
May 6 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
May 20 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
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