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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
6:00 P.M. – ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
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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 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.
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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:
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Tuesday, January 20, 2026, was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, and the Aquatics & Recreation Center (ARC) on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
SUBJECT: The City Council is requested to approve the minutes of the prior Council meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of January 12, 2026.
B.3. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 984 [O. JONES, K.
BARENG, Y. MARTINEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 984 and adopt Resolution No. 26-002.
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 one (1) Claim for Damages from Lee Kleinman.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.5. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-31 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING SECTION 19.36.310
OF CHAPTER 19.36, SECTION 19.42.020 and SECTION 19.42.040 OF CHAPTER 19.42, AND ADDING CHAPTER 19.43 (ADU PERMIT) TO City Council Agenda
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TITLE 19 OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND, JUNIOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE
STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES
CODE §21080.17” [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 25-31, amending Section 19.36.310 of Chapter 19.36, Section 19.42.020 and Section 19.42.040 of Chapter 19.42, and adding Chapter 19.43 (ADU permit) to Title 19 of the City of West Hollywood Municipal Code relating to accessory dwelling units and, junior accessory dwelling units and finding the action to be statutorily exempt from CEQA under Public Resources Code §21080.17.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 25-31: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AMENDING SECTION 19.36.310 OF CHAPTER 19.36, SECTION
19.42.020 and SECTION 19.42.040 OF CHAPTER 19.42, AND ADDING CHAPTER 19.43 (ADU PERMIT) TO TITLE 19 OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS AND, JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND
FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA
UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE §21080.17.
B.6. COMMISSION MEETING SYNOPSES [M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive synopses from the Human Services Commission, the Rent Stabilization Commission, and the Women’s Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.7. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2025 [O. JONES, B.
ROSEN, S. PELOSO, S. STEPHENS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer’s Reports for the month ended November 2025 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the November 2025 Treasurer’s Report.
B.8. YEAR-END REPORT ON SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS –
CONTRACT YEAR 2024–2025 [C. SAFRIET, T. CARTER, D. MURRAY, F. GOMEZ, M. ULLOA, M. LIBERMAN, I. ARRENDONDO, D.
SAUNDERS, K. FIERRO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Year-End Report on Social Services Programs for the 2024–2025 contract year.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Receive and file the Year-End Report on Social Services Programs for the 2024–2025 contract year.
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B.9. AWARD OF 2025-26 AGENCY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS AND
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS FOR SERVICES WITH PATHWAYS LA
AND HEALTHCARE IN ACTION [C. SAFRIET, T. CARTER, J.
IVANOVA, F. GOMEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of the recommended recipients for the Social Services Agency Development Grants for the 2025–26 funding cycle as well as Agreements for Services with the recipients.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the award of Social Services Agency Development Grants to Pathways LA and Healthcare in Action for $12,500 each, totaling $25,000 for the 2025–26 funding cycle; and 2) Approve Agreements for Services with Pathways LA and Healthcare in Action and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the Agreements.
B.10. GRANTS IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM UPDATE [C. SAFRIET, T.
CARTER, D. MURRAY, D. SAUNDERS, K. FIERRO, A. VALDEPEÑA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of grant awards for the 2025–26 school year under the City of West Hollywood’s Grants in the Schools program. This action follows the Council’s November 3, 2025, approval to expand the program by doubling the annual budget and increasing the maximum grant award per school.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve ten Grants in the Schools applications for the 2025–26 school year, totaling $48,000.
B.11. ACCEPT GRANT OF $20,000 FROM THE 3RD SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR 2026 HARVEY MILK DAY PROGRAMMING [L. BIERY, R. EHEMANN, M. CHE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider accepting a grant of $20,000 from the 3rd Supervisorial District of Los Angeles County for 2026 Harvey Milk Day programming.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize acceptance of a $20,000 grant from the 3rd Supervisorial District of Los Angeles County for Harvey Milk Day programming, 2) Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute all documents incident to the grant; and 3) Authorize inclusion of the County of Los Angeles Third District Supervisor Pride-themed logo on the WeHo Pride website, social media graphic, and flyer for the event.
B.12. INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE FM TRUST TO PURCHASE AND
MAINTAIN THE CITY’S FLEET VEHICLES [H. COLLINS, P. TICUN, E.
HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing an increase to the amount of the cooperative purchasing agreement with Enterprise FM Trust for the acquisition and maintenance of the City’s fleet vehicles.
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pursuant to the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, to include an additional $340,000 for the acquisition and maintenance of City fleet vehicles and a new total not-to-exceed amount of $1,065,000.
B.13. AUTHORIZE THE USE OF A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
AGREEMENT WITH CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP. TO
PURCHASE SOFTWARE & RELATED SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF
THE CITY’S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM [S. CAMPBELL, H.
COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the use of a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp. to purchase Procore, a project management software, and related services in support of the City’s Capital Improvement Program.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Finance & Technology Services Department to issue a Purchase Order to Carahsoft Technology Corp., pursuant to the OMNIA Partners Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, to purchase Procore, a project management software, and related services in support of the City’s Capital Improvement Program in an amount not-toexceed $150,000.
B.14. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CIP 2204, RULE 20B OVERHEAD TO
UNDERGROUND CONVERSION LA PEER DRIVE & ALMONT DRIVE
AND AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
WITH MAGNA CONSULTING FOR DESIGN SERVICES [H. COLLINS,
J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider accepting work completed by Bali Construction and approving the Notice of Completion for CIP 2204 (Rule 20B Overhead-to-Underground Conversion—La Peer Drive and Almont Drive). The City Council will also consider amending the Agreement for Services with Magna Consulting to increase the not-toexceed amount for design services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Accept the work completed by Bali
Construction for CIP 2204, Rule 20B Overhead to Underground Conversion La Peer Drive & Almont Drive and authorize the following: a) File the Notice of Completion by the City Clerk with the Los Angeles Recorder’s Office, b) Issue the final payment to the contractor at the end of the 35 day lien period, c) Release of the Performance Bond on the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion, and d) Release of the Payment Bond 35 days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion, pending no receipt of Stop Notices from material suppliers or subcontractors; and 2) Approve Amendment No. 6 to the Agreement for Services with Magna Consulting to increase the amount of the Agreement by $35,165, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $623,843, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
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C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
C.1. REQUEST TO PERMIT A NEW ONE-SIDED FULL MOTION
BILLBOARD AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS IN FRONT OF THE
BUILDING ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9200 SUNSET
BOULEVARD [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, J. DAVIS, P. CAPORASO]:
Subject: The proposal is to construct a new single-faced, full motion billboard in the area in front of 9200 Sunset Boulevard. The proposal also includes site improvements at the base of the billboard structure with pedestrian plazas including seating and interactive plaques describing the history of the billboards along the Sunset Strip. The proposal is called “The Legacy Loop.” This is a revised project proposal based on direction from the City Council hearing of February 3, 2025. This project is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A Negative Declaration, with a subsequent addendum and conformance analysis, was prepared, and which analyzed the project.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 26- ________: “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 SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 9200 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA”; 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 26-________: “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 SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 9200 SUNSET
BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA”; and 3) Adopt
Resolution No. 26-________: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING A SIGN PERMIT
AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND ADDENDUM IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE NEW OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AND SITE
IMPROVEMENTS AT 9200 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA.”
D. LEGISLATIVE:
D.1. INTRODUCTION ON FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DISTRICT 9 PREFERENTIAL PARKING
REGULATIONS ON ALFRED STREET BETWEEN SANTA MONICA
BOULEVARD AND THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES//WEST
HOLLYWOOD BORDER, NORTH OF ROMAINE STREET [H. COLLINS,
V. GUARINO, B. BORTFELD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider introducing on first reading an Ordinance to implement District 9 preferential parking regulations on the 1000 block of Alfred Street, between Santa Monica Boulevard and the City of Los Angeles/West Hollywood border, north of Romaine Street.
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RECOMMENDATION: Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 26- ________: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING SECTION 10.08.240 (WEST
HOLLYWOOD PREFERENTIAL PARKING DISTRICT NO. 9) OF
CHAPTER 10.08 (PREFERENTIAL PARKING DISTRICTS), TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL
CODE, IMPLEMENTING DISTRICT 9 PREFERENTIAL PARKING
REGULATIONS ON THE 1000 BLOCK OF ALFRED STREET BETWEEN
SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD AND THE CITY OF LOS
ANGELES/WEST HOLLYWOOD BORDER, NORTH OF ROMAINE
STREET.”
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
E.1. UPDATE ON PLANS FOR THE 2026 WORLD CUP AND 2028 GAMES [J. ROCCO, A. LOVANO, L. BIERY, R. EHEMANN, Y. QUARKER, C.
SMITH, M. REATH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the City’s plans for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update on the City of West Hollywood’s plans for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games, and provide additional direction or feedback as necessary; 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute all documents incident to an Agreement for Services with The Very Creative Firm in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for event production services for the World Cup Fan Zone activations; 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute all documents incident to an Agreement for Services with The Blanket in an amount not to exceed $275,000 for event production services for the presentation of the Discofoot© performance art program in the World Cup Fan Zone activation; and 4) Approve the waiver of Facility Use Fees, Special Event Permit Fees, Parking Meter Fees, Building & Safety Permit Fees, and Encroachment Permit Fees associated with the production of the World Cup Fan Zones.
E.2. UPDATE ON BUSINESS RETENTION PROGRAMS FOR
RESTAURANTS [L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, O. JONES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on business retention programs designed to retain restaurant business in the City of West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update on the Business
Development workplan including existing business retention programs and outreach conducted to restaurants; 2) Authorize staff to develop comprehensive guidelines for a one-time Restaurant Grant Program supporting restaurant businesses. Once the guidelines are established, staff will then administer the program, which will provide grants totaling up to $250,000. Each eligible restaurant business, excluding those located on the premises of, connected to, or operated in conjunction with a hotel, may City Council Agenda
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receive up to $12,500; 3) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $250,000 from unallocated reserves in the General Fund Reserves for the Restaurant Grant Program; and 4) Direct staff to explore other temporary economic relief programs as part of an economic stimulus package specifically for restaurants including reductions or waivers of City business tax certificates, business license fees, and/or special event permit fees, increased funding for WeHo Loves Locals Gift Card Program, and reintroduction of the WeHappy Wednesdays for potential incorporation in the next two-year budget cycle.
E.3. PUBLIC MEETING TO RENEW THE WEST HOLLYWOOD TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT [L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L.
D’AMBROSIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council of the City of West Hollywood (City) will receive public testimony on the renewal of the West Hollywood Tourism Improvement District (WeHoTID). This meeting is specifically designed to receive public testimony on the renewal of the WeHoTID. A future public hearing will be held on February 17, 2026, to receive further public testimony and have the City Council deliberate and make a formal determination on the renewal of the WeHoTID.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive testimony from the public regarding the renewal of the West Hollywood Tourism Improvement District.
E.4. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH RCLCO FOR AN ECONOMIC
ANALYSIS OF A RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION MINIMUM WAGE [L.
BIERY, P. KESPRADIT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an Agreement for Services with RCLCO for an Economic Analysis of a Residential Construction Minimum Wage.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Services with RCLCO in an amount not to exceed $85,000 to conduct an Economic Analysis of a Residential Construction Minimum Wage; 2) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $45,000 from unallocated reserves in the General Fund for the Economic Analysis of a Residential Construction Minimum Wage; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate documents incident to the Agreement.
F. NEW BUSINESS:
F.1. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PROGRAM PLANNING SUMMARY
FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 [O. JONES, A. RUIZ, C. DUNCAN, C.
SAFRIET, T. CARTER, F. GOMEZ, H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR, J. RICO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a Resolution approving the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Planning Summary and budget for fiscal year 2026-27.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PROGRAM PLANNING
SUMMARY FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027”; 2) Approve the fiscal year 2026-27 CDBG program budget and instruct Staff to submit the CDBG Program Planning Summary for approval to the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission by February 3, 2026.; and 3) Authorize the City Manager (or designee) to execute all documents necessary to receive the CDBG allocation.
F.2 AMEND THE CITY COUNCILMEMBER LIST OF PRE-APPROVED
ORGANIZATIONS / EVENT TO INCLUDE CONFERENCES HOSTED
BY HOUSING CALIFORNIA [C. BYERS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the City Councilmember list of pre-approved organizations and events to include the annual and local conferences hosted by Housing California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the addition of the annual and local conferences hosted by Housing California to the list of pre-approved organizations and events that members of the City Council are permitted to attend each year.
F.3. A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD’S
COMMITMENT TO UPHOLDING THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED
STATES AND URGING CONGRESS TO CHALLENGE
UNCONSTITUTIONAL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE TRUMP
ADMINISTRATION [C. BYERS, D. HANG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution reaffirming the City of West Hollywood’s commitment to upholding the Constitution of the United States and urging Congress to challenge unconstitutional actions taken by the Trump Administration. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, and in light of this milestone, the City of West Hollywood reaffirms its commitment to the country’s foundational ideals of free speech, equality, fair elections, and checks and balances.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD REAFFIRMING THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD’S
COMMITMENT TO UPHOLDING THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED
STATES AND URGING CONGRESS TO CHALLENGE
UNCONSTITUTIONAL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE TRUMP
ADMINISTRATION”; and 2) Direct staff to send copies of the resolution to United States Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, and Representative Laura Friedman, and California Governor Gavin Newsom.
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F.4. APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: Councilmember Meister will make her direct appointment to the Public Safety Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: Councilmember Meister will make her direct appointment to the Rent Stabilization Commission for a term ending February 28, 2027.
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, February 2, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
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I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed
by the City of West Hollywood in the Office of the
City Clerk, and that this document was posted on:
Date: January 14, 2026
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