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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
MINUTES
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
6: 00 P. M. — REGULAR MEETING
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD HAS ADOPTED BRIEF SUMMARY AND ACTION MEETING MINUTES, WHICH PROVIDE A SUMMARY OF THE ACTIONS TAKEN AND POINTS OF DISCUSSION ONLY. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS OR INDIVIDUAL
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CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Byers called the meeting to order at 6: 01 p. m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: West Hollywood Elementary School student Ali Lakkhosravi led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Erickson, Councilmember Hang, Councilmember Meister, Vice Mayor Heilman, and Mayor Byers.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager David Wilson, City Attorney Lauren Langer, Administrative Services Director Janet Jimenez, City Clerk Melissa Crowder, and Assistant City Clerk Lulu Morales.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
City Attorney Lauren Langer reported that the City Council convened the Closed Session at 5: 30 p. m. She noted that no members of the public spoke during public comment. She added that the Council discussed the one ( 1) item of business on the posted agenda and took no reportable action, and the meeting concluded at 5: 50 p. m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Erickson requested Item E. 2. be heard before the Public Hearings.
Councilmember Erickson requested that Items F. 3., FA., F. 5., F. 6., and F. 9. be moved to the Consent Calendar as Items B. 19., B. 20., B. 21., B. 22., and B. 23., respectively.
Motion by Vice Mayor Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, and approved ( 5/ 0).
LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES: None.
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ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
Mayor Byers adjourned in memory of Morgan Wells.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Byers presented a Certificate to Ali Lakkhosravi for leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Erickson presented a Proclamation to Chris Kluwe for his advocacy of inclusivity and equality.
Mayor Byers presented a Proclamation to Director of Public Works Helen Collins in recognition of National Public Works Week.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
GENEVIEVE MORRILL, on behalf of the WEST HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, thanked the City Council for supporting the business community. She spoke in support of Items FA., and F. S. She expressed support for Item F. 7.
MIKIE FREIDMAN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding concerns with the Fountain Streetscape project, specifically concerns for the disabled and older adults communities.
JIMMY PALMIERI, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding concerns with the lack of sober event space at Pride.
KAREN EYRES, on behalf of the HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION, spoke regarding mental health resources available to the community and Mental Health Awareness Month.
DAVID NASH, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding concerns with the cost of Pride, mobility challenges on the City' s sidewalks, and the removal of music at the pool.
RICHARD EASTMAN, UNKNOWN, various concerns in the community.
NICK RENTERIA, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding innovative ways to engage the community and increase civic participation.
NIK ROYBALL, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding Morgan Wells and Braun Levy.
He also mentioned the need for a DUI checkpoint in the Rainbow District.
STEPHANIE HARKER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke on the importance of outreach and community input.
CHRISTINA F., LOS ANGELES, spoke in support of Item F. 9.
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BEN MCCORMICK, on behalf of MR. GREENTREES, spoke regarding his support of item B. 10. and expressed his interest in participating in the City' s ice rink in December.
ANITA GOSWAMI, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding concerns with eliminating public input from land use decisions.
JOHN O' BRIEN, LOS ANGELES, spoke to request space at Plummer Park and a booth at the Pride Festival to oppose the current presidential administration.
MIKE NUTTALL, WEST HOLLYWOOD, thanked the City of the Vanderpump World Dog Day event and the bike pop- up event.
DARRYL SHER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the need for traffic calming measures in his neighborhood.
ADAM DARVISH, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the need for traffic calming measures in his neighborhood.
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
City Manager David Wilson shared that flyers were mailed out to the community about emergency preparedness and noted that staff would present an update to the City Council related to the LA County fires at its next meeting. He invited the community to attend the upcoming Homelessness Subcommittee Meeting on Thursday, May 22 at 8: 30 a. m. in City Hall. He announced that WeHo Pride kicks off Thursday with the Harvey Milk Day event followed by the WeHo Pride Arts Festival over the weekend. He also shared that WeHo Pride Weekend is Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1.
Event Services Supervisor Megan Rath provided an update on the # Sizzle event at Pride. She shared that there is a sober area at the Pride Festival and that the Institute for Public Strategies is hosting a sober event at Pride.
City Manager Wilson responded to several of the public comments and provided updates.
Councilmember Heilman inquired about the July City Council meeting. City Clerk Crowder shared that two of the Councilmembers are unable to attend the July meeting and will bring an item regarding the July City Council meeting for Council consideration.
Councilmember Meister indicated her " no" votes on Items B. S. and B. 6.
FISCAL IMPACT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Melissa Crowder stated that the fiscal impact on tonight' s Consent Calendar with the addition of Items F. 3., FA., F. S., F. 6., and F. 9 was $ 878, 584 in expenditures, 1, 471, 407 in revenues, and ($ 0) in waived fees.,
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A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
B. 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6., 7., 8., 9., 10., 11., 12., 13., 14., 15., 16., 17., 18., 19., 20., 21., 22., and 23.
Motion by Vice Mayor Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Meister, noting the no" vote of Councilmember Meister on Items B. S. and B. 6., and approved ( 5/ 0).
B. 1. POSTING OF AGENDA [ J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT. The agenda for the meeting of Monday, May 19, 2025, was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the West Hollywood Library, and the Aquatics & Recreation Center ( ARC) on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
ACTION: Received and filed. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTION: Approved the meeting minutes of May 5, 2025. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 3. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 970 [ L. QUIJANO, K.
BARENG, S. HERNANDEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending May 9, 2025 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
ACTION: Approved Demand Register No. 970 and Adopt Resolution No. 25- 029: " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE PAYMENT
OF DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 970". Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 4. CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION [ J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, Y. ZHOSAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council is receiving notification that the City's third - party administrator Carl Warren & Co. has denied three ( 3) Claims for Damages from Lago Kiladze, Jaya Rachel Krishnan, and Selcuk Aktas.
ACTION: Received and filed. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. S. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25- 07 ( 2ND READING): " 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" [ J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L.
MORALES]:
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with the new off -site advertising billboard and sidewalk improvements at 8433 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California.
ACTION: Waived further reading and adopted 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." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting Councilmember Meister' s " no" vote.
B. 6. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-08 ( 2ND READING): " 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" [ J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L.
MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 25- 08, approving a zoning map amendment in conjunction with the new off -site advertising billboard and sidewalk improvements at 8433 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California.
ACTION: Waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 25- 08: " 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." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting Councilmember Meister' s " no" vote.
B. 7. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25- 09 ( 2ND READING): " 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" [ J. JIMENEZ, M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 25- 09, adopting amendments to Title 19, Zoning Ordinance of the City of 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.
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ACTION: Waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 25- 09: " 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." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. B. 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 Rent Stabilization Commission, and the Social Justice Advisory Board.
ACTION: Received and filed. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 9. TREASURER' S REPORT FOR MARCH 2O25 [ L. QUIJANO, K.
BARENG, S. STEPHENS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer's Reports for the month ended March 2025 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
ACTION: Received and filed the March 2025 Treasurer' s Report.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 10. OUTDOOR ICE SKATING RINK POST EVENT REPORT [ Y.
QUARKER, S. MARTINEZ, C. JUBREY]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a post -event report regarding the Inaugural WeHo Ice Rink.
ACTION: Received a post -event report regarding the inaugural WeHo Ice Rink. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 11. UPDATE ON CAPITAL PROJECTS IMPLEMENTATION [ S.
CAMPBELL, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE, R. ABRAMSON, M. BARKER, H.
COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: This is 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.
ACTION: Received an update on the City' s major capital program.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 12. REVISED AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH KOA CORPORATION
FOR THE BEVERLY BOULEVARD CLASS IV PROTECTED BICYCLE
LANES CONCEPT DESIGN PLAN [ N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, F.
CONTRERAS, P. PORTWOOD, H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]:
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SUBJECT: Per City Council direction on April 7, 2025, the City Council will consider approval of a revised Agreement for Services with KOA Corporation to conduct the Beverly Boulevard Class IV Protected Bicycle Lanes Analysis and Conceptual Design Plan.
ACTIONS: 1) Approved the Agreement for Professional Services with KOA Corporation for a total not -to -exceed amount of $ 259, 683. 88 to prepare the Beverly Boulevard Class IV Protected Bicycle Lanes Analysis and Concept Design Plan; and 2) Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 13. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH KIMLEY- HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ON - CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES [ H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreement for Services with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. for on -call engineering services to increase the not -to -exceed amount of the Agreement and extend the Agreement.
ACTIONS: 1) Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. to increase the amount of the agreement by $ 300, 000 for a total not -to -exceed amount of $500, 000 and extend the agreement to June 30, 2028; and 2) Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 14. AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH KIMLEY- HORN & ASSOCIATES INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES [ H.
COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreement for Services with Kimley- Horn & Associates, Inc. for professional engineering design services for traffic signal fiber optic system loop within many City corridors to modify the Scope of Services, increase the not -to -exceed amount, and extend the term of the Agreement.
ACTIONS: 1) Approved Amendment No. 6 to the Agreement for Services with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., to modify the Scope of Services, increase the amount of the agreement by $ 92, 200 for a total not -to - exceed amount of $590,450, and extend the agreement to June 30, 2028; and 2) Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 15. AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH CHATTEL, INC. FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSULTANT
SERVICES [ J. ALKIRE, D. VU]:
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extending the agreement's termination date and increasing the not -to - exceed amount.
ACTIONS: 1) Approved amendment No. 8 to the Agreement for services with Chattel, Inc. to increase the amount of the agreement by $ 20, 000 for a total " not -to -exceed" amount of $ 270,000, with a contract end date of June 30, 2026; and 2) Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the amendment. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 16. CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD INVESTMENT POLICY [ L. QUIJANO, K.
BARENG]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider adopting the annual resolution for the City's investment policy.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 25- 030: " A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD CONFIRMING
A STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 24- 055". Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 17. STREET MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026 [ L. QUIJANO, B. ROSEN]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider adopting a resolution determining and imposing a street maintenance assessment within the 1996 Street Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
The assessment rate is unchanged from 2024- 2025.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 25- 031: " A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD DETERMINING
THE COST OF STREET MAINTENANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-
2026 AND DETERMINING AND IMPOSING A STREET MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENT WITHIN 1996 STREET MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026 PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF THE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ACT OF1982,
CHAPTER 6. 4 OF PART 1 OF DIVISION 2 OF TITLE 5 OF THE
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE." Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
B. 18. ADOPT A RESOLUTION LISTING TRANSPORTATION RELATED PROJECTS ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING UNDER SB- 1 ( BEALL)
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FY 2025- 2026 [ H. COLLINS, J.
GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution specifying certain transportation related projects eligible for funding under SB- 1 Beall) Transportation Funding to be completed during the next fiscal year.
The project list included in the resolution will be submitted to the California Transportation Commission ( CTC) before the deadline of July 1, 2025.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 25- 032: " A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING A
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LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026 FUNDED BY SB 1:
THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017"; and 2) Directed staff to submit the City's project list to the California Transportation Commission ( CTC) before the July 1st, 2025, deadline.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 19 ( F.3.) STORYCORPS ORAL HISTORY PROJECT TO PRESERVE WEST HOLLYWOOD STORIES IN CELEBRATION OF 40 YEARS OF
CITYHOOD [ J. SCHARE, S. LUNN]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider approving an Agreement for Services with StoryCorps Studios, a division of StoryCorps, Inc., to complete an oral history project in November 2025 that will record, preserve, and share stories of the West Hollywood community in celebration of West Hollywood' s 40 years of Cityhood.
ACTIONS: 1) Approved an Agreement for Services with StoryCorps Studios, a division of StoryCorps, Inc., in an amount not to exceed 200, 000; 2) Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement; and 3) Authorized the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $ 200, 000 from unallocated reserves in the General Fund to fund the agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 20. ( F.4.) CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
ADVISORY BOARD TO THE WEST HOLLYWOOD DESIGN DISTRICT
AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY AN
ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2025- 2026 FISCAL YEAR [ L. BIERY, P.
KESPRADIT, L. D' AMBROSIA]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will initiate preliminary proceedings regarding the establishment of the West Hollywood Design District ( District) for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026. Preliminary steps include the consideration of approval of the District annual report and adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Levy an Assessment for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 and scheduling a Public Hearing for June 9, 2025.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 25- 033: " A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING
THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADVISORY BOARD TO THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD DESIGN DISTRICT, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
LEVY AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST BUSINESSES WITHIN THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD DESIGN DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING"; and 2)
Directed staff to notice a Public Hearing to be held on June 9, 2025, to hear protests or objections to the District' s proposed assessment and activities for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 21. ( F.5.) CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SUNSET
STRIP BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF A
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RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE
2025- 2026 FISCAL YEAR [ L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L.
D' AMBROSIA]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will initiate preliminary proceedings regarding the establishment of the Sunset Strip Business Improvement District District) for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026. Preliminary steps include the consideration of approval of the District annual report and adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Levy an Assessment for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 and scheduling a Public Hearing for June 9, 2025.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 25- 034: " A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING
THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADVISORY BOARD TO THE SUNSET
STRIP BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST BUSINESSES
WITHIN THE SUNSET STRIP BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING"; and 2) Directed staff to notice a Public Hearing to be held on June 9, 2025, to hear protests or objections to the District' s proposed assessment and activities for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 22. ( F.6.) LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-
2026 [ L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L. D' AMBROSIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution of Intention for the Proposed Levy of Assessments for the Santa Monica Boulevard Maintenance District ( District) for fiscal year 2025-2026 which will provide for holiday decorations; and set a public hearing for June 9, 2025.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 25- 035: " A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING
THE REPORT OF THE ENGINEER, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE SANTA MONICA
BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR THE 2025- 2026 FISCAL YEAR, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING"; and 2) Directed staff to notice a public hearing to be held on June 9, 2025, to consider public testimony of the District's proposed assessment and activities for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 23. ( F.9.) UPDATE TO THE CITY' S NONDISCRIMINATION ORDINANCE
TO INCLUDE PROTECTIONS FOR DIVERSE FAMILY AND
RELATIONSHIP STRUCTURES [ C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
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individuals from discrimination based on diverse family and relationship structures.
ACTION: Directed the City Attorney to review West Hollywood Municipal Code Chapter 9. 28 and return to the City Council with recommendations to amend the ordinance to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on family or relationship structure, which may include multi -parent families, step -families, polyamorous relationships, and other non- nuclear family structures. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Agenda Item C. 1. was heard after Agenda Item E.2.
C. 1. PROPOSED ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT RELATED TO COMMUNITY
OUTREACH AND NOTICING FOR PROJECTS REQUESTING
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS [ J. ALKIRE, F. CONTRERAS, T.
FARRIS, P. PORTWOOD, R. SHARMA]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider a Zone Text Amendment ( ZTA) to increase public hearing notice requirements and require a neighborhood meeting for new projects seeking development agreements including standalone billboards), as requested by the City Council in May 2024 (" Council Directive'). As part of the Council Directive, this report also provides updates on outreach strategies to notify the community of Planning Commission subcommittee meetings when projects seeking development agreements are presented. This Zone Test Amendment is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.) (" CEQA').
Mayor Byers opened the Public Hearing.
There were no disclosures provided by the Councilmembers.
City Clerk Crowder stated that the public hearing was noticed as required by law.
Assistant Director of Community Development Jennifer Alkire, Long Range Planning Manager Francisco Contreras, and Associate Planner Paige Portwood provided background information as outlined in the May 19, 2025 staff report.
The City Council inquired about public input, the formula used to determine the proposed 750-foot radius, the minimum allowed radius under State law, and the discretion that the Director of Community Development has to expand the radius beyond what is legally required.
The following speakers provided public comment:
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STEPHANIE HARKER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, clarified her comments regarding the noticing requirement preference and spoke regarding the importance of community outreach.
CATHY BLAIVAS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, expressed concerns about comparing West Hollywood to other cities and spoke in support of this item.
The following Citizen Position Slips were submitted in support of the item:
Wendy Goldman, West Hollywood
Michael Zannella, West Hollywood
Mayor Byers closed the public testimony portion of the public hearing.
The City Council engaged in an in- depth discussion.
The City Council approved the neighborhood meeting requirements after their deliberation. However, they asked staff to provide maps showing 500, 750, and 1000- foot radii for previously approved Sunset projects to clarify the outreach implications of each radius.
City Attorney Lauren Langer read the changes to the ordinance into the record. The changes to the ordinance were as follows:
Remove from the Title of the Ordinance, " AND INCREASED NOTICING REQUIREMENTS."
Remove Recital L from the Ordinance.
Remove " expand the notification radius for public hearings and" from Recital J.
City Clerk Crowder read the title of the revised Ordinance into the record.
ACTIONS: 1) Introduced on first reading the revised Ordinance No. 25- 010: " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE
19, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL
CODE, TO REQUIRE A NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING FOR PROJECTS
SEEKING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS AND FINDING SUCH
ACTION DOES NOT QUALIFY AS A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND IS OTHERWISE
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radius. Motion by Vice Mayor Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Meister, and approved ( 5/ 0).
C. 2. CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE
CONTAINING THE FOLLOWING FIREARM RELATED REGULATIONS:
1) PROHIBIT ANY ESTABLISHMENT SELLING FIREARMS TO BE
LOCATED WITHIN 1, 000 FEET OF AN ESTABLISHMENT SELLING
ALCOHOL, WITHIN OR WITHOUT THE CITY;( 2) PROHIBIT FIREARMS IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS WITHIN THE CITY; AND ( 3) TO REQUIRE GUN OWNERS TO OBTAIN FIREARM LIABILITY INSURANCE; AND
TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS [ L.
LANGER, D. RIVAS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting an ordinance implementing firearm related regulations amending the City's Municipal Code to: ( 1) prohibit any establishment selling firearms from being located within 1, 000 feet of any establishment selling alcohol beverages, without or outside of the City; (2) prohibit firearms in specified locations within the City; and ( 3) require persons whom own or possess a firearm to obtain firearm liability insurance; and if introduced, the City Council will consider a resolution amending the City's Master Fee Resolution to establish the penalties for violations associated with the foregoing. These items are exempt from CEQA.
Mayor Byers opened the Public Hearing.
There were no disclosures by the City Councilmembers.
City Clerk Crowder stated that the public hearing was noticed as required by law.
City Attorney Lauren Langer provided background information as outlined in the May 19, 2025 staff report.
Mayor Byers closed public testimony as no members of the public came forward.
The City Council provided comments in support of the proposed ordinance.
ACTIONS: 1) Introduced on first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 25- 011: " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD; ADDING CHAPTER 9. 27B OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING GUN OWNERS TO OBTAIN FIREARM
LIABILITY INSURANCE; PROHIBITING AN ESTABLISHMENT THAT
OFFERS FIREARMS FOR SALE FROM BEING LOCATED WITHIN 1, 000
FEET OF AN ESTABLISHMENT OFFERING ALCOHOL BEVERAGE
SALES, PROHIBITING FIREARMS AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS, AND
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FINDING THE ACTIONS EXEMPT FROM CEQA;" and 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 25- 036: " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING THE CITY' S MASTER
FEE RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 26 TO ESTABLISH
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF NEW CHAPTER 9. 27B ( FIREARM
LIABILITY INSURANCE) TO SCHEDULE C OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FEE SCHEDULE." Motion by Councilmember Erickson, seconded by Mayor Byers, and approved (5/ 0).
C. LEGISLATIVE: None.
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
E. 1. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH WEST HOLLYWOOD TRAVEL &
TOURISM ( VISIT WEST HOLLYWOOD) FOR WEHO LOVES LOCALS
EXPANSION, GIFT CARD PROGRAM, AND RAINBOW DISTRICT
MARKETING [ L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L. D' AMBROSIA]:
SUBJECT.- The City Council will receive an update on WeHo Loves Locals and consider approving an Agreement for Services with West Hollywood Travel and Tourism ( Visit West Hollywood) for WeHo Loves Locals expansion, gift card program, and Rainbow District marketing.
Director of Economic Development Laura Biery introduced Business Development Manager Paolo Kespradit. They were joined by Tom Kiely and Jeff Morris with Visit West Hollywood. Mr. Kespradit provided background information as outlined in the May 19, 2025 staff report.
There was no public comment on the item.
The City Council deliberated the item. They requested that moving forward the wrap report provide a complete analysis of the program. They also requested that the program information be shared with the City' s appointed officials.
ACTIONS: 1) Approved an Agreement for Services with West Hollywood Travel and Tourism ( Visit West Hollywood) for the WeHo Loves Locals expansion and gift card program in an amount not -to -exceed $ 369, 960; 2) Approved an Agreement for Services with West Hollywood Travel and Tourism ( Visit West Hollywood) for Rainbow District marketing in an amount not -to -exceed $ 95, 000; 3) Authorized the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $ 369, 960 from unallocated reserves in the General Fund for the WeHo Loves Locals expansion and gift card program; and 4) Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement. Motion by Vice Mayor Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Hang, and approved ( 5/ 0).
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The City Council recessed after hearing Agenda Item E.I. at 8:30 P.M. and reconvened at 8: 43 P.M.
Agenda Item E. 2. was heard before Agenda Item C. 1.
E. 2. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS [ J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider making At -large appointments to the City's Commissions and Advisory Boards.
ACTIONS: The City Council called for at -large nominations and made new appointments or re -appointments to City Commissions and Advisory Boards with terms ending February 28, 2027, as follows: 1) Made At -large appointments for the following Commissions: a. Planning Commission:
Michael Lombardi and Jesi Harris, b. Public Safety Commission:
Brandon Blau and Stephen Post, c. Rent Stabilization Commission:
Frank Rorie and Kaitlin McCafferty, f. Transportation & Mobility Commission: Jody Litvak; 2) Made At -large appointments to the following Advisory Boards: a. Older Adults Advisory Board: Michael Hollingsworth and A. Lee Walkup, b. Russian -Speaking Advisory Board: Diana Volman and Oleg Volovik, c. Social Justice Advisory Board: Jorge Seperak and Tiondrae Pier, e. Women' s Advisory Board: Olivia Lane and Katheryne Thomas; and 3) TABLED the appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission, Public Facilities, Recreation, & Infrastructure Commission, and Transgender Advisory Board to the June 9, 2025 City Council meeting.
E. 3. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE UPDATE AND APPROVAL OF
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART, ADDING TEN FULL- TIME EQUIVALENT
POSITIONS AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025- 26 CITYWIDE SALARY
SCHEDULE [ D. WILSON, C. SAFRIET, M. LINDLEY, J. JIMENEZ, R.
NAPPER, C. LEUNG]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will receive an update on organizational structure changes and consider adding ten ( 10) new full-time equivalent FTE) positions and approving the Fiscal Year 2025- 26 Citywide Salary Schedule.
City Manager David Wilson, Assistant to the City Manager Christine Safriet, and Budget Officer Melissa Lindley provided background information as outlined in the May 19, 2025 staff report.
City Manager David Wilson announced his upcoming retirement.
After deliberations, the City Council thanked the Finance and Budget Subcommittee for refining this proposal and highlighted the importance of the additional Transportation and Mobility positions. They thanked City Manager Wilson for his dedication to the City and wished him a happy retirement.
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ACTIONS: 1) Approved the Proposed Organization Chart effective July 1, 2025; 2) Approved adding the following new full-time equivalent positions:
a. Two ( 2) Accounting/ Finance Specialists, General Accounting Division, b. Mediator, Rent Stabilization Division, c. Staff Attorney, Rent Stabilization Division, d. Principal Plan Check Engineer, Building & Safety Division, e. Assistant Planner, Long Range Planning Division, f.
Administrative Specialist III, Media & Marketing Division, g. Senior Recreation Supervisor, Recreation Services Division, h. Transportation & Mobility Manager, Transportation & Mobility Division, i. Transportation & Mobility Specialist, Transportation & Mobility Division; 3) Approved the job specification for Mediator at Grade 5290e; 4) Approved the job specification for Principal Plan Check Engineer at Grade 5310e; 5) Approved the job specification for Transportation & Mobility Manager at Grade 2131 e; 6) Approved the job specification for Transportation & Mobility Specialist at Grade 5220n; 7) Approved the job specification for Senior Recreation Supervisor at Grade 5290e; 8) Approved the job specification for Lifeguard II at Grade 6170n; 9) Approved the job specification for Aquatics Assistant at Grade 6150n; and 10) Approved the Fiscal Year 2025- 26 Citywide Salary Schedule reflecting all City positions and associated salaries to meet the California Public Employees' Retirement System requirements of Government Code § 20636( b)( 1) and California Code of Regulations § 570. 5. Motion by Councilmember Erickson, seconded by Vice Mayor Heilman, and approved (5/ 0).
E. NEW BUSINESS:
F. 1. STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE A RESPECTFUL AND POSITIVE
ENVIRONMENT IN PUBLIC MEETINGS, SUPPORT CIVIL DISCOURSE,
AND PROVIDE TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVELY ADDRESSING
DISRUPTIONS [ D. WILSON, C. SAFRIET, J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, J. SCHARE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an overview of strategies designed to promote a respectful and positive environment in public meetings, support civil discourse, and provide tools for effectively addressing disruptions. In addition, the City Council will consider establishing a standing subcommittee to conduct a review of the Code of Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials and recommend updates. The Council will also provide input on a draft Administrative Regulation intended to establish clear standards for creating a positive environment in public meetings, encouraging respect, and handling disruptions.
City Manager David Wilson, Assistant to the City Manager Christine Safriet, and Director of Communications Joshua Schare provided background information as outlined in the May 19, 2025 staff report.
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The City Council discussed penalties and punitive actions for elected and appointed officials. They approved a Code of Conduct Ad Hoc Subcommittee, comprising Mayor Byers and Vice Mayor Heilman, and suggested items for its consideration.
ACTIONS: 1) Established an ad hoc subcommittee comprised of Mayor Byers and Vice Mayor Heilman to conduct a review of the Code of Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials and recommend updates, if any; and 2) Provided feedback regarding strategies designed to promote a respectful and positive environment in public meetings, support civil discourse, and provide tools for effectively addressing disruptions, and regarding a draft Administrative Regulation intended to establish clear standards for creating a positive environment in public meetings, encouraging respect, and handling disruptions. Motion by Councilmember Meister, seconded by Mayor Byers, and approved 5/ 0).
Agenda Item F. 2. and F. B. were heard together.
F. 2. RECONVENING THE ETHICS REFORM TASK FORCE AND
REPORTING BACK ON REQUESTED PROCESSES FOR REMOVING
APPOINTED OFFICIALS [ J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, D. WILSON, L.
LANGER]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider reconvening the Ethics Reform Task Force to review ethics reforms for elected officials, appointed officials, City Hall staff, and those doing business with the City ( including lobbyists and consultants). The Council will also provide direction on the Task Force' s Statement of Work and consider creating a formal process for removing appointed officials.
City Clerk Melissa Crowder and City Attorney Lauren Langer provided background information as outlined in the May 19, 2025 staff report.
The City Council expressed concern with Joseph Guardarrama due to potential conflicts of interest.
After further discussion, the City Council agreed to reconstitute and reconvene the Ethics Reform Task Force to evaluate FPPC enforcement.
ACTIONS: Authorized the City Clerk to reconstitute and reconvene the Ethics Reform Task Force to evaluate enforcement by the FPPC and the appropriate threshold. Motion by Vice Mayor Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Meister, and approved ( 5/ 0).
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Mayor Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Meister, and approved 3/ 2), noting the " no" votes by Councilmember Erickson and Councilmember Hang.
ACTION: Directed the Ethics Reform Task Force to evaluate reforms relating to the officeholder accounts. Motion by Vice Mayor Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Meister, and approved ( 5/ 0).
The City Council made no changes to the process for removing appointed officials.
F. 3. STORYCORPS ORAL HISTORY PROJECT TO PRESERVE WEST
HOLLYWOOD STORIES IN CELEBRATION OF 40 YEARS OF
CITYHOOD [ J. SCHARE, S. LUNN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an Agreement for Services with StoryCorps Studios, a division of StoryCorps, Inc., to complete an oral history project in November 2025 that will record, preserve, and share stories of the West Hollywood community in celebration of West Hollywood's 40 years of Cityhood.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
FA. CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADVISORY
BOARD TO THE WEST HOLLYWOOD DESIGN DISTRICT AND
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY AN
ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2025- 2026 FISCAL YEAR [ L. BIERY, P.
KESPRADIT, L. D' AMBROSIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will initiate preliminary proceedings regarding the establishment of the West Hollywood Design District ( District) for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026. Preliminary steps include the consideration of approval of the District annual report and adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Levy an Assessment for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 and scheduling a Public Hearing for June 9, 2025.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
F. S. CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SUNSET STRIP
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE
2025- 2026 FISCAL YEAR [ L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L.
D' AMBROSIA]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will initiate preliminary proceedings regarding the establishment of the Sunset Strip Business Improvement District District) for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026. Preliminary steps include the consideration of approval of the District annual report and adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Levy an Assessment for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 and scheduling a Public Hearing for June 9, 2025.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
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F. 6. LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR SANTA MONICA
BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-
2026 [ L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L. D' AMBROSIA]:
SUBJECT.- The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution of Intention for the Proposed Levy of Assessments for the Santa Monica Boulevard Maintenance District ( District) for fiscal year 2025-2026 which will provide for holiday decorations; and set a public hearing for June 9, 2025.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
F. 7. INITIATION OF A SUNSET STRIP STRATEGIC PLAN [ L. MEISTER, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider directing staff to initiate a Sunset Strip Strategic Plan through an extensive community engagement process to help shape the future vision of the Sunset Strip.
Councilmember Meister provided background information as outlined in the May 19, 2025, staff report.
Mayor Byers commented on the existing WeHo40 strategic plan, and economic studies and programs that may better align with the intent of this proposal, while Vice Mayor Heilman expressed that zoning was not the issue but supported directing that staff return with initiatives to explore reinvigorating the Sunset Strip sooner than two years. Additionally, Councilmember Erickson and Councilmember Hang echoed Vice Mayor Heilman' s concerns relating that zoning was not the issue. After further consideration, the City Council directed staff to present the City Council with options at a future City Council meeting to reinvigorate the Sunset Strip.
ACTION: Directed staff to return to the City Council with options to reinvigorate the Sunset Strip. Motion by Vice Mayor Heilman, seconded by Mayor Byers, and approved ( 5/ 0).
F. B. EXPANDING LOCAL DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS [ L. MEISTER, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider directing the Ethics Reform Task Force to evaluate the existing disclosure requirements outlined in the Levine Act ( CA Government Code Section 84308) and recommend additional measures to be adopted locally to ensure transparency in the disclosure process.
Agenda Item F. B. was heard with Item Agenda F. 2.
Councilmember Meister provided her reasoning for bringing this item forward for consideration.
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The following speaker provided public comment:
ANITA GOSWAMI, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of this item and transparency.
The City Council deliberated the Levine Act, including recent and proposed State changes, and the expansion of local disclosure requirements.
ACTION: ** Please see Agenda Item F. 2.
F. 9. UPDATE TO THE CITY' S NONDISCRIMINATION ORDINANCE TO
INCLUDE PROTECTIONS FOR DIVERSE FAMILY AND
RELATIONSHIP STRUCTURES [ C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider directing the City Attorney to evaluate updating the City's Nondiscrimination Ordinance, West Hollywood Municipal Code Chapter 9. 28, to recognize and protect individuals from discrimination based on diverse family and relationship structures.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS:
Councilmember Erickson reported his attendance at the California Contract Cities Executive Board Meeting and Annual Seminar, the Cal Cities LGBTQ+ Caucus, and various City events. He requested that staff address concerns with gas -generated lights at City parks and requested that the City provide additional booths to support sober events during PRIDE.
Councilmember Hang reported his attendance at the Contract Cities Annual Seminar and various City events. He expressed support for providing additional sober events during PRIDE, wished City Manager David Wilson luck and success on his retirement, and thanked him for his dedication to the City.
Councilmember Meister reported her attendance at various City events, announced upcoming City events, and wished everyone a happy Pride.
Vice Mayor Heilman reported his attendance at various community events and expressed his excitement about the upcoming Pride festivities.
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LACAHSA) Tenant Protections Ad Hoc Committee meeting, the Metro Service Council' s Meet & Confer meeting, and various City events. She invited the community to attend Pride, thanked her colleagues for their support for Item F. 9., and noted this month was Jewish Heritage Month. She also mentioned the recent detention of Newark, New Jersey Mayor Ras Baraka during a visit to the newly opened Delaney Hall detention center in Newark.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 10: 29 p. m. in memory of Morgan Wells to its next adjourned regular meeting, which will be on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 6: 00 P. M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of West Hollywood at an adjourned regular meeting held this 9t" day of June, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember: Erickson, Hang, Meister, Vice Mayor Heilman, and Mayor Byers.
NOES: Councilmember: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilmember: None.
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MELISSA CROWDER, CITY CLERK