The awards recognize the voluntary efforts by West Hollywood businesses and residents that result in cleaner air and water, less waste, less traffic and the conservation of energy and natural resources. Recycled office equipment and electronics will benefit schools and non-profit organizations in West Hollywood. To celebrate Earth Day 2001 on Sunday, April 22 nd , the City Council and the West Hollywood Tree Preservation Society will place a commemorative plaque next to the Betsy Ross Heritage Tree in William S. Hart Park located at 8341 De Longpre Avenue in West Hollywood. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. The Tree Preservation Society planted the Sycamore tree, which is a sapling removed from the Philadelphia home of historical figure Betsy Ross, on Earth Day 2000.
Admission is free.
Forty private and public parking areas on Beverly Boulevard, Melrose Avenue, Robertson Boulevard, Santa Monica Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard are identified in the Guide, which is designed as a fold-out brochure. As part of the ceremony, City Councilmember Sal Guarriello will be sworn in as the City's new Mayor Pro Tempore. Parking for the ceremony and reception will be available at West Hollywood Park and the Pacific Design Center located at 8687 Melrose Avenue. I am honored that my colleagues have chosen me as Mayor this year. John Heilman was first elected to the West Hollywood City Council in November 1984.