CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025
6:00 PM – REGULAR MEETING
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:
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 meeting; however, they may be offered at this time if a 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 is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council at this time, or later in the meeting under the second Public Comment period.
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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:
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:
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 City Council Agenda
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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, May 5, 2025, was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the West Hollywood Library, and the Aquatics & Recreation Center (ARC) on Wednesday, April 30, 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 21, 2025.
B.3. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 969 [L. QUIJANO, K.
BARENG, S. HERNANDEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending April 25, 2025 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 969 and Adopt Resolution No. 25-026: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
PAYMENT OF DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 969”.
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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 two (2) Claims for Damages from David Nash and Jeff Douek.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.5. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSIS [J.
JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a Synopsis from the Rent Stabilization Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.6. QUARTERLY ECONOMIC DATA AND ECONOMIC STUDY UPDATE
[L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L. D’AMBROSIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the City’s Economic Data and progress on the 2024 Economic Study action items.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.7. YEARLY UPDATE ON THE CLIMATE ACTION & ADAPTATION PLAN (WEHO CLIMATE ACTION) IMPLEMENTATION [N. MARICICH, J.
ALKIRE, F. CONTRERAS, C. SHEN, E. ROTMAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a yearly update on the implementation of the City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.8. UPDATE ON PLANNING FOR CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
FOCUSED ON THE CITY’S RESPONSE TO HOMELESSNESS [C.
SCHROEDER, C. SAFRIET, D. MURRAY, F. GOMEZ, B. LUBIN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on preparations for the upcoming study session on homelessness, including a summary of feedback provided by the City Council Subcommittee on Homelessness.
The update will also outline planned next steps, highlighting materials and decision-making tools that will support Council discussion and guide future policy direction.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.9. RE-INTRODUCE ON FIRST READING ORDINANCE 25-07, “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” [M. CROWDER, L.
MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will re-introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 25-07, approving a Development Agreement in conjunction with the new off-site advertising billboard and sidewalk improvements at 8433 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California.
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RECOMMENDATION: Re-introduce on first reading and adopt Ordinance No. 25-07: “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.”
B.10. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES FOR COMMERCIAL OVENS [N.
MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, F. CONTRERAS, B. GALAN, C. SHEN, L.
LANGER, S. SHAPSES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will review an update on the evaluation of a potential new requirement to install emission control devices on commercial ovens and consider directing Staff to develop and issue a Request for Proposal for professional services to hire an engineering firm or consultant to provide technical assistance, conduct an in-depth analysis of emissions sources in West Hollywood, and draft a recommended update to the building or health code to require installation of emission control devices on commercial ovens for Council consideration if warranted.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct Staff to develop and issue a Request for Proposal for professional services to hire an engineering firm or consultant to provide technical assistance, conduct an in-depth analysis of emissions sources in West Hollywood, and assist in drafting a recommended ordinance requiring the installation of emission control devices on commercial ovens for Council consideration, if warranted.
B.11. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH
LEHRER ARCHITECTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING
SERVICES AT THE LOG CABIN [H. COLLINS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement for Services with Lehrer Architects to provide architectural and engineering services for the Log Cabin site located at 617-621 N.
Robertson Boulevard to increase the compensation and extend the term of the Agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement for Services with Lehrer Architects to provide architectural and engineering services for the Log Cabin site located at 617-621 N.
Robertson Boulevard to increase the contract amount of $1,074,465 by $500,000, for a new total of $1,574,465 to cover the costs of providing additional services and extend the term by 24 months; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the amendment to the Agreements.
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B.12. RECOGNITION OF OLDER ADULTS MONTH & SUPPORTING EVENTS [C. SCHROEDER, C. SAFRIET, M. ULLOA, B. LUBIN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will recognize May as Older Adults Month and will host a number of free events at various City facilities to support the older adults community.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Proclaim May as Older Adults Month; 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 Older Adults Month events including, but not limited to, the City’s website and social media platforms; 4) Approve the Older Adults Service Awards to be presented at a televised meeting of the Older Adults Advisory Board on Wednesday, May 14, 2025; 5) Waive parking enforcement of the three-hour parking restrictions until 1pm at Plummer Park and approve 30 reserved parking spots at the Plummer Park South lot on Thursday, May 8, 2025, for the Older Adults Community Health Fair; and 6) Approve 30 parking spot reservations at the 5-story parking garage and the Crescent Heights/Santa Monica parking lot on Thursday, May 8, 2025, for the Older Adults Community Health Fair.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
C.1. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH A MINISTERIAL HOUSING
PERMIT ENTITLEMENT FOR STREAMLINED HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW [N. MARICICH,
J. ALKIRE, F. CONTRERAS, T. FARRIS, M. MONTENEGRO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider introducing on first reading an Ordinance approving a Zone Text Amendment (ZTA) to establish a Ministerial Housing Permit process for streamlined housing development in compliance with state law, and finding the action to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 25- _______: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 19,
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
TO ESTABLISH A MINISTERIAL HOUSING PERMIT PROCESS FOR
STREAMLINED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH
STATE LAW AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT UNDER
SECTION 15061(b)(3) AND 15378 OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES." C.2. USER FEE STUDY AND PROPOSED FEE RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 [L. QUIJANO, A. RUIZ, C. DUNCAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will hold a public hearing, consider all pertinent testimony, and consider adopting a resolution establishing fees and charges for certain services provided by the City of West Hollywood for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The City Council will also receive and file the City Council Agenda
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updated User Fee Model prepared by Willdan Financial Services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing, consider all pertinent testimony, and adopt Resolution No. 25-________: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING FEES AND CHARGES FOR
CERTAIN SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD;” and 2) Receive and file the Updated User Fee Model prepared by Willdan Financial Services.
C.3. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE STATUS OF STAFF VACANCIES IN THE
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AS REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 3502.3 [J. JIMENEZ, R. NAPPER, C. LEUNG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will hold a public hearing and receive a report on the City of West Hollywood’s workforce vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts in compliance with Government Code Section 3502.3.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the informational report on City of West Hollywood vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3.
D. LEGISLATIVE: None.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
E.1. ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS OF MAJOR SPECIAL EVENTS IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD [L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L.
D’AMBROSIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an Agreement for Services with CVL Economics to conduct an Economic Impact Analysis of Major Special Events in the City of West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Services with CVL Economics in an amount not to exceed $180,000 to conduct an Economic Impact Analysis of Major Special Events; 2) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $180,000 from unallocated reserves in the General Fund for the Economic Impact Analysis of Major Special Events; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
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) Councilmember Erickson to make his Direct appointment to the Social Justice Advisory Board; 2) Call for nominations for the At-large appointments for the following Commissions: a. Historic City Council Agenda
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Preservation Commission: 2 At-large appointments, b. Planning Commission: 2 At-large appointments, c. Public Facilities, Recreation, & Infrastructure Commission: 2 At-large appointments, d. Public Safety Commission: 2 At-large appointments, e. Rent Stabilization Commission:
2 At-large appointments, f. Transportation & Mobility Commission: 1 Atlarge appointment; 3) Call for nominations for the At-large appointments to the following Advisory Boards: a. Older Adults Advisory Board: 2 At-large appointments, b. Russian-Speaking Advisory Board: 2 At-large appointments, c. Transgender Advisory Board: 2 At-large appointments; and d. Women’s Advisory Board: 2 At-large appointments.
F. NEW BUSINESS:
F.1. CONSIDER AND AFFIRM ORGANIZATION PRIORITIES RELATED TO
TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT,
SUSTAINABILITY & RESILIENCY, INFRASTRUCTURE &
TECHNOLOGY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS
REQUIREMENTS, AND EVENTS & CO-SPONSORSHIPS [D. WILSON,
C. SAFRIET]:
SUBJECT: This item provides the City Council with an opportunity to offer clear direction to staff on the collective organizational priorities related to transportation & mobility, planning & development, sustainability & resiliency, infrastructure & technology, economic development & business requirements, and events & co-sponsorships. By clarifying these priorities and setting strategic direction, the Council can help ensure that staffing, workloads, budgets, and other resources are aligned and effectively prioritized to support the City's goals.
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and provide direction regarding organizational priorities related to transportation & mobility, planning & development, sustainability & resiliency, infrastructure & technology, economic development & business requirements, and events & cosponsorships.
F.2. EQUITABLE BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (EBPS)
OVERVIEW AND UPDATE [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, F.
CONTRERAS, C. SHEN, E. ROTMAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an overview and update regarding the Equitable Building Performance Standards (EBPS) program, an implementation activity of the City's adopted Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. The overview will outline EBPS’ importance in advancing the City’s 2035 carbon neutrality goal and summarize engagement to date.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive a presentation from Staff.
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F.3. PROJECT ANGEL FOOD KITCHEN RENOVATION [C. SCHROEDER, C. SAFRIET, D. MURRAY]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider the approval of a public interest subsidy agreement with Project Angel Food to support the renovation and capital improvements of their commercial kitchen facility for the provision of home-delivered meals to vulnerable community members.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a public interest subsidy agreement with Project Angel Food in substantially the form attached for a one-time contribution of $400,000 to assist with the renovation and capital improvements of their commercial kitchen facility for the provision of home-delivered meals to vulnerable community members and authorize the City Manager or designee to finalize and execute documents incident to the Agreement; and 2) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $400,000 from unallocated General Fund reserves for this contribution.
F.4. AWARD OF AGREEMENT TO PCL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
TO COMPLETE THE 8305 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD BUILD-OUT
PROJECT [H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the award of a Construction Agreement to PCL Construction Services, Inc. to complete the 8305 Santa Monica Boulevard Build-Out Project.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a Construction Agreement with PCL Construction Services, Inc. to complete the 8305 Santa Monica Boulevard Build-Out Project in the amount of $1,732,344 and add a 20% contingency amount of $346,468.80 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,078,812.80; 2) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $955,872.34 from unallocated reserves in the Capital Fund to account number 301-4-08-55-702032 for the 8305 Santa Monica Boulevard BuildOut Project; 3) Authorize the Facilities and Field Services Division Manager to approve Change Orders to the Agreement; and 4) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents incident to the Agreement.
F.5. EVALUATION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO ENCROACHMENT PERMIT
COMPLIANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION-RELATED ACTIVITIES [L.
MEISTER, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to evaluate improvements to the encroachment permit process in order to strengthen compliance and address construction-related violations of public right-ofway regulations.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to evaluate and identify potential improvements to the encroachment permit process for projects of all sizes from small residential projects to large-scale developments to strengthen compliance and address construction-related violations of public right-ofway regulations; and 2) Return to the Council with proposed improvements for consideration.
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F.6. REFORMING HOUSING APPROVAL AND PERMITTING PROCESSES TO ENCOURAGE HOUSING PRODUCTION [J. ERICKSON, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider several reform measures to expedite the City’s Planning and Building & Safety approval and permitting processes to speed up and encourage housing production in the City.
These reforms include several policy changes and administrative changes to update the City’s processes and re-enforce West Hollywood as a prohousing city.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to prepare a Zone Text Amendment to streamline the review and approval process for residential projects with fewer than 100 units, and mixed-use projects with fewer than 100 units and less than 30,000 square feet of non-residential floor area, including: changing the review authority for such projects from the Planning Commission to the Director of Community Development, eliminating requirements for a neighborhood meeting, and allowing only one appeal to the City Council (Short term priority, about six to nine months); 2) Direct staff to evaluate and draft a Zone Text Amendment to create a ministerial approval process for residential projects with fewer than 100 units, and mixed-use projects with fewer than 100 units and less than 30,000 square feet of non-residential floor area that are compliant with the General Plan and Zoning Code (Long term priority, about two years); 3) Direct staff to explore ways to streamline maximum housing production in accordance with Recommendations 1 and 2, while discouraging under-building of housing for parcels included on the sites inventory; 4) Direct staff to prepare a Zone Text Amendment to eliminate parking minimums throughout the City (Short term priority, about six – nine months); 5) Direct staff to amend current City processes to allow developers to apply for planning entitlements and building permits concurrently for new residential and mixed-use projects that do not require legislative action (Short term priority, about six months); 6) Direct staff to create and publish informational materials to encourage applicants to arrange for a pre-filing meeting prior to submitting a development application (Short term priority, about six months); 7) Direct staff to track state and local efforts to amend stairway egress building codes, and, in collaboration with Los Angeles County Fire Department, evaluate establishing an Alternate Materials and Methods bulletin for the construction of “single stairway” apartment buildings of up to six stories (Medium term priority, about one year); 8) Direct staff to research and report back to Council with options for a self-certification program for licensed professionals to expedite permits for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments (Medium term priority, about one year); 9) Direct staff to monitor and track similar streamlining efforts underway in the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and other local jurisdictions to determine if additional measures can be implemented to further support the development of new housing in the City; 10) Direct staff to provide City Council Agenda
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quarterly updates to the Council on the number of development permit applications and average processing times for different types of applications, including those from Planning, Building & Safety, and Engineering; and 11) Direct staff to provide an update to the Council on these initiatives and any other streamlining efforts currently underway within 120 days.
F.7. DRAG STORY HOUR GUINNESS WORLD RECORD [C. BYERS, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to coordinate with Guinness World Records and event partners to organize an attempt to break the world record for the most attendees at a Drag Story Hour event in 2026.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to coordinate with Guinness World Records and event partners to organize an attempt to break the world record for the most attendees at a Drag Story Hour event in 2026; and 2) Direct staff to report back to the City Council with proposed event details, which would include proposed date, format, budget, partnership opportunities, and other pertinent information.
F.8. A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE DEADLINE TO REMOVE OR
CONVERT TEMPORARY OUTZONES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY TO
PERMANENT OUTDOOR DINING [D. HANG, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution extending the date by which temporary outdoor dining areas on private property shall convert to permitted permanent outdoor dining or removed permanently.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 25-______: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE DATE BY WHICH
TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING AREAS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
SHALL CONVERT TO PERMANENT OUTDOOR DINING.”
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.
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ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourn to its next regular meeting, which will be on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
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