The West Hollywood City Council will convene on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to tackle a range of issues from housing reforms to sustainability initiatives. The meeting, open to public participation, includes several key items on the agenda.
Among the public hearings, the council will consider introducing an ordinance to establish a Ministerial Housing Permit process for streamlined housing development, ensuring compliance with state law (Item C.1). Another housing-focused item involves reforming approval and permitting processes to encourage production, with proposed measures like eliminating parking minimums and allowing concurrent permit applications for residential projects (Item F.6). These steps aim to reinforce the city’s pro-housing stance.
Sustainability takes center stage with an update on the Equitable Building Performance Standards program, a key part of the city’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 (Item F.2). Community support is also highlighted, as the council will review a $400,000 subsidy agreement with Project Angel Food to renovate their kitchen facility, aiding home-delivered meals for vulnerable residents (Item F.3).
A cultural highlight includes a proposal to organize a 2026 attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most attendees at a Drag Story Hour event, showcasing the city’s commitment to inclusive events (Item F.7). Residents can participate in person, via Zoom, or by submitting comments to [email protected] by noon on meeting day.
