CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2025
6:00 PM – REGULAR MEETING
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION: See attached Closed Session Agenda
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
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:
“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:
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES: This time has been set aside for any Councilmember to provide their disclosures subject to the Levine Act for any item(s) on the posted agenda.
ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
PRESENTATIONS:
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A. PUBLIC COMMENT: The City Council values your comments; however, pursuant to the Brown Act, the 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.
A.1. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
A.2. 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:
B. 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.
B.1. POSTING OF AGENDA [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Monday, April 21, 2025, was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the West Hollywood Library, and the Aquatics & Recreation Center (ARC) on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L.
MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council is requested to approve the minutes of the prior City Council meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the meeting minutes of April 7, 2025.
B.3. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 968 [L. QUIJANO, K.
BARENG, S. STEPHENS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending April 11, 2025 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
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RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 968 and Adopt Resolution No. 25-021: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
PAYMENT OF DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 968”.
B.4. CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, Y. ZHOSAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council is receiving notification that the City’s thirdparty administrator Carl Warren & Co. has denied three (3) Claims for Damages from Tanya Segal, Shawn Finch, and Mahmood Ali Beiji.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.5. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [J.
JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Human Services Commission, the Public Facilities and Recreation and Infrastructure Commission, and the Rent Stabilization Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.6. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2025 [L. QUIJANO, K.
BARENG, S. STEPHENS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer’s Reports for the month ended February 2025 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the February 2025 Treasurer’s Report.
B.7. SEMI-ANNUAL MANDATORY SEISMIC RETROFIT PROGRAM
UPDATE [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, B. GALAN, C. ZABALA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on West Hollywood’s mandatory seismic retrofit program.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.8. TEQUILA SUNSET – SUNSET STRIP BID ACTIVATION EVENT [L.
BIERY, P. KESPRADIT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the waiver of Special Event Permit Fees, Parking Meter Fees, and Encroachment Permit Fees for City businesses within the Sunset Strip Business Improvement District (BID) during the “Tequila Sunset” activation event, which will be held from May 1 - 5, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the waiver of Special Event Permit Fees, Parking Meter Fees, and Encroachment Permit Fees for City businesses within the Sunset Strip Business Improvement District that are activating their businesses between May 1 and May 5, 2025, for “Tequila Sunset” in an amount not to exceed $5,000 in waived fees.
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B.9. APPROVAL OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES
COUNTY TO SUPPORT OPERATING COSTS FOR THE HOLLOWAY
INTERIM HOUSING PROGRAM [C. SCHROEDER, C. SAFRIET, F.
GOMEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of a Grant Agreement between the City of West Hollywood and the County of Los Angeles to accept $642,400 in funding from the Cities and Councils of Governments Interim Housing Services (CCOGIHS) Program to support operating costs for the Holloway Interim Housing Program.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a Grant Agreement between the City of West Hollywood and the County of Los Angeles to accept $642,400 from the CCOGIHS Program to support operating costs for the Holloway Interim Housing Program; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
B.10. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH RAIMI + ASSOCIATES TO UPDATE THE PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT OF THE CITY’S
GENERAL PLAN [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, F. CONTRERAS, T.
FARRIS, E. ROTMAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of an Agreement for Services with Raimi + Associates to provide policy development and engagement support for updating the Parks and Recreation Element of the City’s General Plan 2035, as required by state law.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Services with Raimi + Associates in an amount not-to-exceed $147,200 and a June 30, 2026 expiration date; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign and execute all documents related to this Agreement.
B.11. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH
GOLD METROPOLITAN MEDIA FOR CITY-SPECIFIC STREET POLE
BANNERS: PRINTING, INSTALLATION/DE-INSTALLATION, AND
RELATED SERVICES [J. SCHARE, E. TAYLOR, S. JACKSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Services with Gold Metropolitan Media for city-specific street pole banners printing, installation/deinstallation, and related services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Services with Gold Metropolitan Media for city-specific street pole banners printing, installation/deinstallation, and related services to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $150,000 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $275,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement.
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B.12. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING FINAL MAP NO.
73911 FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF 5 CONDOMINIUM UNITS LOCATED AT 1011 OGDEN DRIVE IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving Final Map No. 73911, a 5 unit condominium subdivision, located at 1011 Ogden Drive. Approval of the Final Map is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, section 15268(b)(3) - ministerial projects.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 25-_______: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING FINAL MAP NO. 73911 FOR THE
SUBDIVISION OF 5 CONDOMINIUM UNITS LOCATED AT 1011 OGDEN DRIVE IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA”.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
C.1. REQUEST TO PERMIT A NEW OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AT 8433 SUNSET BOULEVARD IN CONJUNCTION WITH SIDEWALK
IMPROVEMENTS [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, J. DAVIS, S.
CAMPBELL, B. LEAGUE, R. ABRAMSON]:
SUBJECT: This proposal is for construction of a new two-sided full motion animated billboard and sidewalk improvements at 8433 Sunset Boulevard (The Comedy Store). The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider the approval of Master Project (MP21-0016) including Certificate of Appropriateness (COA21-0006), Sign Permit (BB21-0002) for the proposed billboard, Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA21-0002) and Development Agreement (DA21-0003) for the construction and installation of the new billboard and sidewalk improvements. In accordance with CEQA, a Negative Declaration with a subsequent addendum was prepared which analyzed the project. Additionally, the project qualifies for three categorical exemptions from CEQA.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 25- _______: “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 SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS AT 8433 SUNSET BOULEVARD,
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA;” 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 25-________: “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 SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS AT 8433 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA;” 3) Adopt Resolution No. 25-_________: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING A SIGN PERMIT,
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS, AND NEGATIVE
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DECLARATION AND ADDENDUM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW
OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AND SIDEWALK
IMPROVEMENTS AT 8433 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AND FURTHER FIND THAT THE
BILLBOARD AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ARE ALSO EXEMPT
FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO THE CLASS 3, CLASS 31, AND CLASS
32 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS.”
D. LEGISLATIVE: None.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
E.1. PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP WITH PLENARY BROADBAND
INFRASTRUCTURE WH LLC TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A
FIBER NETWORK TO IMPROVE BROADBAND SERVICES CITYWIDE
[L. QUIJANO, E. TSIPIS]:
SUBJECT: Review the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement findings and recommendations and provide direction to staff regarding the scope of the Public-Private partnership to build a fiber network to improve broadband services citywide.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Review the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement findings and provide directions to staff; 2) Direct the City Manager or designee to negotiate the Implementation Agreement with Plenary; and 3) Amend the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement by adding 90 days to allow sufficient time to complete negotiations.
E.2. 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 the City’s Commissions and Advisory Boards.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Make new appointments or re-appointments to City Commissions and Advisory Boards with terms ending February 28, 2027, as follows: 1) Councilmembers to make Direct appointments to the following: a. Rent Stabilization Commission, b. Older Adults Advisory Board, Social Justice Advisory Board, and Transgender 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 Atlarge appointments, i. Transportation & Mobility Commission: 2 At-large appointments; 3) Call for nominations for the At-large appointments to the following Advisory Boards: a. Disabilities Advisory Board: 2 At-large City Council Agenda
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appointments, b. Russian-Speaking Advisory Board: 2 At-large appointments, c. Women’s Advisory Board: 2 At-large appointments.
E.3. AN UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION ROUND 2 OF THE SUNSET ARTS AND ADVERTISING PROGRAM [L. LANGER, J. ALKIRE, P.
PORTWOOD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the implementation of the Round 2 design excellence screening process for the Sunset Arts and Advertising Program and consider adopting a resolution rescinding the Design Excellence Committee screening process and authorizing all Round 2 applicants to proceed in applying for a development agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive and file an update on Round 2 of the Sunset Arts and Advertising Program; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 25- _________: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD RESCINDING DESIGN EXCELLENCE
COMMITTEE SCREENING PROCESS AND ALLOWING ALL ROUND 2
APPLICANTS TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT.”
F. NEW BUSINESS:
F.1. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR 2025-2028 SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACT CYCLE [C. SCHROEDER, C. SAFRIET, D. MURRAY]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the draft Request for Proposals (RFP) document and will approve the release of the RFP to provide social services to community members for the next three years.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the release of the RFP document on April 25, 2025, in substantially the form attached.
F.2. REQUEST FOR FINANCING COMMITMENT LETTER AND
AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A LOAN FROM THE AFFORDABLE
HOUSING TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,500,000 FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT 1215-
1217 N. LARRABEE STREET AND $200,000 FOR ASSOCIATED PLAN CHECK FEES [S. CAMPBELL, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider issuing a loan commitment letter from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to the Decro Corporation and Maison Angeleno, a non-profit housing developer and operator partnership, in the amount of $5,500,000 for construction and permanent financing at 1215-1217 N. Larrabee Street and will consider allocating $200,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to cover the costs associated with plan check services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a commitment letter in substantially the form attached, pledging $5,500,000 for associated development costs for the development of between 36 and 40 affordable housing units at 1215-1217 Larrabee Street; 2) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to City Council Agenda
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allocate $5,500,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for the purpose of funding the loan and $200,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to cover the costs associated with plan check services; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the agreement.
F.3. CITY POSITIONS ON SB 79 (WIENER) LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAND:
PUBLIC TRANSIT USE: HOUSING DEVELOPMENT: TRANSITORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AND SB 677 (WIENER) HOUSING DEVELOPMENT: STREAMLINED APPROVALS [Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, H. MOLINA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider taking a position on SB 79 (Wiener) Local government land: public transit use: housing development:
transit-oriented development and SB 677 (Wiener) Housing development:
streamlined approvals. Both bills are currently being considered in the California Legislature.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Provide input and direction to staff on whether the City should take a position on SB 79 (Wiener) Local government land:
public transit use: housing development: transit-oriented development and SB 677 (Wiener) Housing Development: streamlined approvals; and 2) Direct CLA staff to communicate the City Council’s decision to Senators Scott Wiener and Ben Allen, and Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur.
F.4. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE CAPITOL DRUGS HEALTH FAIR AND SAMPLE SATURDAY EVENT ON MAY 17, 2025 [L. BIERY, P.
KESPRADIT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider co-sponsoring the annual Capitol Drugs Health Fair and Sample Saturday event occurring on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 8578 Santa Monica Boulevard.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize co-sponsorship of the Capitol Drugs Health Fair and Sample Saturday event occurring on Saturday, May 17, 2025; 2) Approve fee waivers in an amount not to exceed $1,708, which includes the waiver of Special Event Permit fees ($1,000), Encroachment Permit fees ($100) and Parking Meter fees ($608); 3) Authorize the use of the City of West Hollywood name and official city logo in event-related invitations, programs, and associated materials with prior review and approval from City staff; and 4) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
F.5. EXPLORATION OF ADDITIONAL HARM REDUCTION TOOLS [D.
HANG, J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to evaluate the feasibility of expanding harm reduction tools in West Hollywood through additional City programming and/or partnerships with social services agencies.
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devices and harm reduction vending machines, and to align this work with the City’s upcoming Request for Proposals process for the 2025–2028 social services contract cycle.
F.6. REQUESTS TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES RELATED TO
VACANCIES WITHIN THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT [J. HEILMAN, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to send a letter to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors requesting urgent action to reduce the number of vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and support the retention of deputies in order to ensure adequate public safety staffing in the City of West Hollywood and other contract cities.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to send a letter to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors requesting immediate actions to reduce the vacancy rate within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and support retention efforts, as outlined in the staff report; and 2) Direct staff to send copies of the letter to the Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna and California Contract Cities Association.
F.7. ARTS PROGRAMMING IN RECOGNITION OF JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH IN MAY 2026 [J. HEILMAN, L. MEISTER, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to work with the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission to develop arts programming for Jewish American Heritage Month in May 2026.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to work with the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission to develop arts programming for Jewish American Heritage Month in May 2026; and 2) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate up to $20,000 from budgeted funds in the Fiscal Year 2026 Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00- 531001 for costs associated with this programming.
F.8. AMEND THE CITY COUNCILMEMBER LIST OF PRE-APPROVED
ORGANIZATIONS/EVENTS TO INCLUDE SUMMITS AND NATIONAL
CONVENINGS HOSTED BY THE U.S. ROUTE 66 CENTENNIAL
COMMISSION [C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the City Councilmember list of pre-approved organizations and events to include summits and national convenings hosted by the United States Route 66 Centennial Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the addition of summits and national convenings hosted by the United States Route 66 Centennial Commission to the list of pre-approved organizations and events that members of the City Council are permitted to attend each year.
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F.9. SPONSORSHIP OF AN “ON THE MOVE RIDERS” WORKSHOP WITH METRO [C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, J.
CARTER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider sponsoring an On the Move Riders workshop in the City of West Hollywood and direct staff to work with Metro to organize the event to take place during summer 2025. This initiative aims to empower older adults with the knowledge and practice to travel on public transportation.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the sponsorship of an On the Move Riders workshop in partnership with Metro to take place in summer 2025; 2) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials; 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote the event; and 4) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate up to $1,000 from budgeted funds in the Fiscal Year 2026 Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with this event.
F.10. RESOLUTION TO OPPOSE EFFORTS TO INCREASE TRUCK SIZE AND WEIGHT REGULATIONS [C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, J. CARTER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to oppose efforts to grant increases in truck size and weight regulations.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 25-_______: “A
RESOLUTION OPPOSING EFFORTS TO GRANT INCREASES IN
TRUCK SIZE AND WEIGHT REGULATIONS”; and 2) Direct staff to send a letter and copy of the resolution to President Donald Trump, U.S.
Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, U.S. Representative Laura Friedman, and others as deemed appropriate.
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, May 5, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
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