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Week in Review: Council Rejects Hayworth Condo Project, Planning Commissioner Gets Boot

In other news, TMZ is reportedly moving its headquarters from West Hollywood to the Westside and Weho Elementary hosts its 2nd annual Apple Fitness Challenge.

This week in West Hollywood, Councilman John D’Amico came under fire for his decision to keep a campaign promise, Los Angeles-based painter, performance and installation artist Doni Silver Simons contributed a panel to the Artists' Tower of Protest, and Warner Bros.-owned celebrity news organization TMZ announced a move from the commercial center at 8000 Sunset to the outskirts of Marina del Rey.

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The at its Tuesday night meeting after the project failed to incorporate suggested alterations. The council voted unanimously to continue the item to an unspecified date when the architect returns with new designs.

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Councilman John D'Amico with longtime Planning Commissioner John Altschul. The rare action has stirred up controversy and finger pointing. With so many rumors swirling around town, Weho Patch interviewed D’Amico, Meister and Altschul separately to get the facts.

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Blogger Steve Ward commented on the Council's decision to reject the , asking readers: "Can affordable housing enter the conversation?"

Vlogger Tracy Pattin profiled , a full service hair salon located at 642 North Robertson Blvd. founded by three Israeli brothers in 1992.

In her post, , Marie Fairman writes: "Last week's committee meeting on birth control shows the collective ignorance and arrogance of many men."

Mark Your Calendar:

The city's Senior Advisory Board will be meeting Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Community Conference Room of City Hall. Read the full agenda here.

A meeting is set for the Planning Commission on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers in the West Hollywood Library. On the agenda is a public hearing for  1019 N. San Vicente Blvd.

Reminders:

The . That's a tough call here in West Hollywood. But we've decided to tackle it in this week's "Best of" poll, so make sure to weigh in before it's too late! We'll be posting the winner tomorrow.

Don't forget to . The annual ceremony recognizes individuals and organizations whose efforts have significantly benefited the lesbian and gay community of West Hollywood.

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